Recruitment Associate

Location:

New Haven, CT, US, 06510

Category: Business Support

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The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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Overview

The Recruitment Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Field Agent (FA) recruitment team by executing key programs, managing recruiting operations, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience from lead generation through onboarding. This role partners closely with Field leadership, HRIS, and onboarding teams to drive recruitment efficiency, reporting accuracy, and program effectiveness.

Core Responsibilities

Administer and support the Field Agent Referral Program and Council Referral Program, including tracking referrals, ensuring timely follow-up, and monitoring program effectiveness.
Coordinate the Kaplan Licensing Program, including candidate enrollment, progress tracking, and communication with participants and stakeholders.

Conduct proactive phone outreach to National Marketing leads to qualify interest, provide information on opportunities, and route viable candidates to appropriate Field leaders.
Maintain consistent follow-up and engagement with prospective candidates to improve conversion rates.

Produce and distribute weekly and monthly ADP recruitment reports to Field leadership and internal stakeholders.
Develop and maintain the Recruiting Dashboard for EOSK, including:

Year-to-date goals versus actual performance for each General Agent (GA)
Key recruiting metrics and trends to support decision-making

Partner with HRIS and onboarding teams to ensure accurate data flow and a seamless transition from candidate to new hire.
Build working knowledge of ADP systems and support future transition efforts to SuccessFactors, including process documentation and system alignment.
Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment workflows and improve data integrity.

Skills Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or administrative support
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
Experience working with HRIS systems (ADP preferred; SuccessFactors a plus)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

Education

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

Authorization to work in the United States is required

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program