JOB OVERVIEW
The Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist serves as the front door of Azure's employee experience by coordinating recruiting activities, supporting hiring managers, and delivering a welcoming, organized, and mission-aligned onboarding experience for new employees.
This role is responsible for managing candidate pipelines, coordinating interviews, supporting selection processes, facilitating new hire onboarding, and ensuring a seamless transition from candidate to employee. The Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist works closely with hiring managers, Employee Services, and HR leadership to attract qualified candidates and create a positive first impression of Azure's culture and values.
ROLE PURPOSE
To attract, engage, and successfully onboard mission-aligned talent while creating a positive candidate and new hire experience that supports long-term employee success and retention.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruiting Coordination & Candidate Experience
- Coordinate recruiting activities across multiple departments and locations.
- Manage job postings across recruiting platforms and internal systems.
- Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings as appropriate.
- Coordinate interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring managers.
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting records.
- Ensure timely and professional communication throughout the hiring process.
- Support candidate sourcing efforts and recruiting outreach initiatives.
- Deliver a positive, engaging, and professional candidate experience that reflects Azure's culture and values.
Hiring Process Support
- Partner with hiring managers to facilitate efficient and effective hiring processes.
- Assist with interview guides, candidate evaluations, and hiring documentation.
- Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and pre-employment requirements.
- Support offer preparation and offer communication processes.
- Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity.
- Ensure hiring processes are compliant, consistent, and well-documented.
Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
- Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
- Assist in promoting Azure as an employer of choice through job fairs, community partnerships, social media, and workforce development opportunities.
- Coordinate recruiting events and hiring campaigns.
- Maintain recruiting content and candidate-facing materials.
Onboarding & New Hire Experience
- Coordinate all onboarding activities for new employees.
- Ensure completion of all required employment documentation and onboarding tasks.
- Coordinate system access, equipment requests, training assignments, and departmental onboarding activities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for new employees during their onboarding period.
- Ensure new hires are introduced to Azure's mission, values, culture, and workplace expectations.
New Hire Integration & Retention Support
- Monitor onboarding progress and completion rates.
- Conduct onboarding follow-up activities during the first 30, 60, and 90 days of employment.
- Gather feedback from new employees and managers regarding onboarding effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve onboarding experiences and early employee engagement.
- Partner with leaders to support successful integration into teams and departments.
Program Tracking & Reporting
- Maintain recruiting, hiring, and onboarding records.
- Track recruiting performance metrics, candidate pipeline activity, and onboarding completion rates.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership.
- Monitor hiring trends and recommend process improvements.
Continuous Improvement & Administrative Support
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting and onboarding processes.
- Maintain organized documentation, templates, and process guides.
- Assist with workforce planning initiatives and special projects.
- Support other job duties as assigned.
