Job Information
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. HR Recruiter in Hawthorne, New York
HR Recruiter JobID: 258
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
2/27/2026
Location:
Clearbrook
NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!
$750- on completion of 3 months of employment
$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment
Job description:
Organization Profile:Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer Early Intervention, parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.
Mission:An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.
Vision:To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.
Job Requirements (Recruiter):
Assists with the development of staffing strategies.
Develops and builds hiring processes for a variety of levels from temporary staffing to executive placement in collaboration with all members of the Human Resources Department.
The Recruiter assists, develops, streamlines and enhances staffing systems, tracking reporting and analysis for all programs.
Assists in sourcing and recruiting initiatives and processes to leverage networking and employee referrals.
Coordinates college relations, job fairs and oversees various sourcing and internship programs.
Assists in managing relocation, immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration.
Responsible for posting jobs internally and on recruitment websites and other social media resources/outlets to recruit the best talent.
Processes job requisitions.
Coordinates with hiring manager(s) to determine the best recruiting process for the position(s).
Acts as a liaison with area employment agencies and advertising agencies.
Maintains contracts with employment agencies.
Screens and interviews applicants.
Coordinates appropriate employment testing.
Conducts employment verification.
Extends verbal and written contingent job offers.
Coordinates background checks.
Conducts orientation of new employees.
Follows up with related clerical aspects of employment, notifying the department of employee's starting date and the requisition the employee is filling, etc.
Conducts weekly report on employment activity.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal discrimination and employment regulations.
Some travel is expected for this position.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN EDUCATION INCENTIVESLIFE INSURANCE/AD&D403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.
Required education: Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required experience (if applicable): Two years of Recruiting experience. Knowledge or Experience with OPWDD and NYSED a plus.
Required license or certification (if applicable): SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.