Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Human Resources Department as the Territorial Recruiting and Background Investigations Specialist. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charities in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join our team to help support our mission by Doing the Most Good!

Job Objective:

Perform recruitment activities in sourcing, attracting, and engaging top talent to assist in meeting the staffing needs of the organization. As a "second chance" employer, The Salvation Army is intentional about providing opportunities for people who have been impacted by the justice system. This person weighs that with the need to protect the organization when evaluating candidates for employment and volunteer positions.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures excellent candidate experiences while recruiting for Territorial Headquarters (THQ) and the College for Officer Training (CFOT) positions as requested, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing recruitment and hiring practices
• Continually evaluates the Territorial Background Check Policy and related procedures/guidelines to ensure they comply with various state legal requirements and allow for the fastest turnaround time to hire. Gathers feedback and drafts policy updates for consideration
• Educates staff on our policy and provides consultation with Human Resources and Volunteer leads throughout the territory. Presents at conferences when requested
• Protects the organization by evaluating criminal records of employment and volunteer candidates throughout the territory, relying on our policy and independent judgement to determine eligibility for employment/volunteering
• Assembles the Background Check Advisory Committee (BCAC) as needed when faced with complicated situations, providing detailed reports for analysis by the group
• Communicates investigation decisions to division/command HR staff, ensures delivery of required correspondence to candidates, and maintains confidential files
• Manages the Conditional Hire process, allowing for candidates to work under limited conditions. Makes recommendations for temporary Conditional Hire policy deviations when external factors (i.e., slow reporting by certain counties) change
• Serves as the main liaison with our territorial background check management company to resolve problems and improve the efficiency of the process. Approves monthly invoices and charges divisions/commands accordingly
• Ensures divisions/commands comply with background check policy by performing routine audits. Maintains and follows a master audit schedule. Completes audit review reports outlining detailed findings for territorial leadership
• Facilitates THQ employee onboarding by performing in-person orientation sessions
• Maintains an Operations Manual detailing processes and procedures for this role
• Participates in at least one employee group/committee (Suggestion, Recognition & Rewards, Mission, Health & Wellness, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Provides support for various Human Resources Department projects including THQ employee recognition event, THQ Christmas celebration, Territorial Human Resources Conference, etc.

Education & Certification:

Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Human Resources position with proven success in recruiting. Experience reviewing criminal history is highly desired.

OR: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Outlook)
• Professional etiquette, initiative, creativity, organization, communication, and group/teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and maintaining the utmost confidentiality
• High emotional maturity and sound judgement to make independent decisions
• Excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects, stay on task and meet deadlines
• Ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, etc. and to perform the requirements of this job

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation

may be made to enable individuals to perform the duties of this job.

Physical requirements include good speaking and hearing, and manual dexterity for frequently entering data into a personal computer; will be required to visually review document scans of varying quality for prolonged periods of time.

Travel:

Infrequent overnight travel to professional conferences and audits. Approximately 3 times per year.

Working Conditions:

Full time position performed in a typical office environment. May be hybrid (in office/remote.)

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.