Recruiting Administrator

TEL Staffing & HR

Job Location:

Mobile, AL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 22

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

***THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS THAT CAN OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE TRANSPORATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) AND A PORT ACCESS BADGE WITH THE ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY***

Recruiting Administrator Maritime Staffing
Department: Recruiting / Operations
Reports To:Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location:Port of Mobile

Position Summary
The Recruiting Administrator serves as the administrative and compliance support specialist for the Maritime Recruiting Team. This position ensures applicants move efficiently through the recruitment hiring onboarding and credentialing process while maintaining compliance with federal state client and maritime industry requirements.
The ideal candidate is highly organized customer-service oriented capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously and comfortable working in a fast-paced staffing environment supporting ports shipyards offshore projects marine construction and industrial clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment Administration

Process new employment applications.
Review applications for completeness and qualifications.
Maintain applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Schedule interviews for recruiters and hiring managers.
Coordinate applicant communications via phone email and text.
Maintain candidate pipelines for current and future openings.
Assist recruiters with job postings across multiple job boards.
Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity.

Applicant Screening

Conduct preliminary applicant screening.
Verify employment history.
Obtain professional references.
Verify work eligibility documentation.
Coordinate background investigations.
Coordinate drug testing.
Schedule physical examinations when required.
Verify certifications licenses and trade credentials.

Maritime Compliance
Coordinate and verify:

TWIC Cards
Drivers licenses
OSHA certifications
NCCER credentials
Welding certifications
Rigging certifications
Crane qualifications
Forklift certifications
Confined Space training
Fall Protection training
Respirator fit testing
USL&H eligibility
Client-specific safety requirements
Shipyard orientation requirements
Security clearances when applicable

Maintain electronic compliance files for all active employees.
Onboarding
Coordinate all onboarding activities including:

Employment paperwork
I-9 completion
E-Verify processing
Direct Deposit
W-4 completion
Employee handbook acknowledgements
Safety policies
Client-specific onboarding documents
Badge requests
Port access documentation
New hire orientation scheduling

Client Support
Assist recruiters and account managers by:

Providing hiring status updates
Coordinating employee start dates
Scheduling orientations
Maintaining client onboarding requirements
Assisting with employee replacements
Preparing onboarding packets
Managing client-required documentation

Employee Support
Serve as the primary administrative contact for field employees regarding:

Hiring paperwork
Credential renewals
Missing documentation
Orientation scheduling
Assignment confirmations
Payroll paperwork
Employment verification requests

Recordkeeping
Maintain accurate records for:

Recruiting activity
Applicant status
Hiring metrics
Credential expirations
Training records
Background checks
Drug screening results
Compliance documentation

Maintain confidentiality of all personnel information.
Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum two years of administrative experience.
Experience in staffing recruiting HR or workforce management preferred.
Maritime industrial construction or skilled trades experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Customer-focused mindset.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Professional telephone etiquette.
Ability to work under deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative recruiting team.

Technical Skills
Experience with:

Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Electronic document management systems
Adobe Acrobat
Data entry and database management

Preferred experience with:

Staffing software
E-Verify
I-9 management systems
Background screening platforms
Electronic onboarding platforms

Physical Requirements

Prolonged sitting.
Frequent computer use.
Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
Ability to walk throughout office facilities.
Occasional travel to client sites shipyards or hiring events.

Work Environment
The position operates primarily in a professional office environment supporting maritime and industrial staffing operations. Occasional visits to ports shipyards marine terminals fabrication facilities and client locations may be required. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required during site visits.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Time-to-onboard
Application processing accuracy
Background screening turnaround
Credential compliance rate
I-9 compliance
Applicant response time
Interview scheduling accuracy
Candidate satisfaction
Client service responsiveness
Documentation accuracy
New hire onboarding completion rate
Credential renewal compliance

Preferred Characteristics
The ideal Recruiting Administrator is:

Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Comfortable in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Passionate about delivering exceptional service to applicants employees recruiters and clients.
Adaptable and capable of managing changing priorities while maintaining strict compliance with maritime staffing regulations and client requirements.

This position serves as the operational hub of the recruiting department ensuring qualified maritime personnel are onboarded quickly accurately and in full compliance with company client and regulatory requirements.

TEL Staffing & HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a firm commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations including Executive Order 11246 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all aspects of employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal state or local law.
As a federal contractor TEL Staffing & HR takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women minorities individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All employment decisions including recruitment hiring placement promotion compensation benefits training discipline and termination are made in accordance with these principles and in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
TEL Staffing & HR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would impose an undue hardship or direct threat as defined by law. Applicants requiring accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.
In compliance with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations applicants and employees may request to review portions of the Companys Affirmative Action Plans for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans during normal business hours by contacting Human Resources.
E-Verify Participation Notice
TEL Staffing & HR participates in the E-Verify program and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work TEL Staffing & HR will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the appropriate government agency before taking any adverse action.
Background Check Disclosure
Consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act TEL Staffing & HR may obtain a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report in connection with your application for employment and if hired during the course of your employment where permitted by law. These reports may include information regarding your character general reputation personal characteristics and mode of living including where applicable criminal history employment verification and education verification.
Any such report will be obtained only with your prior written authorization and you will be provided with a standalone disclosure and authorization form as required by the event that information contained in a consumer report is used as a basis for an adverse employment decision you will be provided with all legally required notices including a copy of the report and a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Required Experience:

Manager

Process new employment applications.
Review applications for completeness and qualifications.
Maintain applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Schedule interviews for recruiters and hiring managers.
Coordinate applicant communications via phone email and text.
Maintain candidate pipelines for current and future openings.
Assist recruiters with job postings across multiple job boards.
Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity.