HR Recruiting Specialist

Our Story

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community‐based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low‐income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness.

Position Description

WSFSSH is seeking a HR Recruiting Specialist to manage recruitment for our social service and program roles, including but not limited to: Case Workers, Social Workers, and Medication Room Staff. This role is responsible for managing high-volume recruitment efforts while maintaining a strong focus on candidate quality and experience. The ideal candidate is someone who sees recruiting as more than filling seats but understands that every hire directly impacts the safety and dignity of the vulnerable populations we serve.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

•    Lead hiring efforts while ensuring a high standard of candidate quality.

•    Source candidates through job boards, referrals, community outreach, and other recruiting channels to attract passive and active talent.

•    Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring processes with department managers.

•    Apply strong judgment and social services recruiting expertise to assess candidates for genuine fitness and readiness.

Stakeholder Partnership

•    Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, workforce planning, and hiring priorities.

•    Provide a consultative approach to recruitment, aligning candidate profiles and hiring strategies.

Compliance & Pre-Employment

•    Administer and coordinate complex background checks and pre-employment requirements, including SEL (Staff Exclusion List), CBC (Criminal Background Check), SCR (Statewide Central Register) clearances, and             CHRC (Criminal History Record Check).

•    Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and hiring regulations (e.g., FCRA, EEO), as well as DOH and OMH-specific credentialing and clearance requirements.

Onboarding & New Hire Processing

•    Oversee onboarding and orientation of new hires, including completion and compliance of I-9 employment eligibility verification and related employment documentation.

•    Support a smooth and timely transition from offer acceptance through start date; ensure timely hiring to meet operational and program needs.

•    Deliver high-quality, responsive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Data, Systems & Reporting

•    Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

•    Track and analyze recruiting metrics, candidate flow, and source effectiveness.

Required Skills / Abilities

•    Ability to fill high-volume roles within tight timelines.

•    Demonstrated ability to balance speed and quality in hiring, with a clear bias toward quality for resident-facing, regulated roles.

•    Hands-on experience administering and managing complex background checks, including SEL, CBC, SCR, and CHRC.

•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•    Strong familiarity with recruiting for Social Services roles, with demonstrated ability to assess candidates for genuine fit in human services work.

•    Experience building candidate pipelines and engaging passive talent. 

Education & Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent of education and work experience.

•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in high-volume recruiting, ideally within social services, healthcare, or a DOH/OMH-regulated setting.

•    Hands-on experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as ADP Workforce Now, Sage, UKG, or similar platforms.

•    Working knowledge of DOH/OMH background check and clearance requirements strongly preferred.

Benefit Overview

Westside Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and time off includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays as well as vacation and sick time.

EEO Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based on qualifications, without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law.