Title: Temporary Recruiter
Employee Status: Temporary Full Time
Work From Home Option: Not Applicable
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, including posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the selection process. The role prepares and processes all federal and NYS onboarding documents—such as I-9s, tax forms, PFL opt-outs, anti-harassment acknowledgments—and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. It also coordinates new-hire orientations, maintains accurate employee records, and provides consistent communication to create a smooth and professional onboarding experience. The position requires strong organization, integrity, and collaboration to support the organization’s staffing needs effectively.
Essential Functions:
Recruitment:
Support the hiring process, including sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, screening candidates, and managing paperwork for assigned business units.
Occasionally work on-site at Belmont to meet candidates and facilitate interview events with the Executive team and hiring managers.
Maintain accurate recruiting data using the applicant tracking system.
Post job descriptions and ensure timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
Work independently, stay organized, action-oriented, and self-driven.
Talent Development / Onboarding:
Responsible for onboarding new employees and conducting orientation sessions.
Facilitate the completion of new hire paperwork, including employment contracts, benefits enrollment, and other necessary documentation.
Conduct and update new hire welcome training and materials as needed.
Support pre-boarding activities and maintain the new hire checklist.
Assist with monthly recruitment and onboarding reports.
Other Duties:
Perform administrative tasks as requested by the SVP, CHRO, and Talent Acquisition & Development Manager.
Flexibility to adjust duties and locations as business needs require.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised as necessary.
Qualifications:
Job Competencies:
Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.
Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, and upholding ethical standards.
Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas and solutions to advance the organization.
Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.
Achieves Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, and persevering through challenges.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of recruiting experience
Experience with Federal and NYS paperwork for new hires, including I9 documents, tax forms, PFL opt-out forms, anti-harassment trainings and acknowledgement documents, etc.
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This role is primarily office-based and requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, manage documentation, and communicate regularly with staff and new hires. The position may require occasional movement throughout the workplace to attend meetings, support onboarding activities, or gather required hiring paperwork. Employees must be able to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive information with care. The work environment promotes professionalism, collaboration, and adherence to safety and organizational policies.
Pay Range / Salary: $30.00-$35.00/hr
Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.
Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, and upholding ethical standards.
Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas and solutions to advance the organization.
Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.
Achieves Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, and persevering through challenges.
With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.
NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.
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