Human Resources Recruiting Assistant — Part-Time
Schedule: 20 hours per week
Reports to: Manager of Human Resources
Location: In-office Midtown Manhattan
Dana-co, an intimate apparel company, is seeking an organized and proactive Human Resources Recruiting Assistant to support recruiting and day-to-day HR activities. This role focuses on posting open positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and maintaining accurate recruiting records.
The ideal candidate communicates clearly, writes well, manages competing priorities, and works independently with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR and hiring managers to gather, update, and standardize employee job descriptions.
- Support candidate outreach and identify creative ways to attract qualified applicants.
- Post and maintain job advertisements.
- Review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, and coordinate interviews.
- Maintain candidate records and track recruiting activities and outcomes in BambooHR.
- Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process to provide a professional and positive experience.
- Assist with new hire onboarding and related documentation.
- Support other HR tasks and projects as needed.
Qualifications
- One year of experience in recruiting coordination, candidate screening, or interview scheduling preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, and comfort learning HR and applicant tracking systems.
- Ability to coordinate tasks and deadlines across hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A proactive, dependable, and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A professional, positive manner and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of recruiting processes and HR practices.
- Experience with BambooHR or a similar system.
- Interest in fashion or experience in intimate apparel, retail, or department stores.
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
