The Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist (PT) provides support for recruitment and onboarding activities across the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO). This role supports timely hiring and onboarding by coordinating recruitment logistics, maintaining accurate records, and communicating clearly with candidates, new hires, and internal stakeholders. The Specialist contributes to a consistent and professional candidate and employee experience through attention to detail, responsiveness, and effective coordination.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Recruiting Support

• Support recruitment activities for assigned job openings, including job postings, application review, candidate communications.
• Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling, participant coordination, and interview-related communications.
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare and distribute candidate packets and interview materials used in selection process.
• Maintain accurate and timely applicant records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and related hiring files.
• Participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and outreach activities as assigned.
• Support periods of increased hiring volume as needed.

Onboarding Coordination

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including pre-employment requirements, start date scheduling, orientation coordination, and first-day readiness.
• Communicate onboarding requirements, timelines, and next steps to new hires in a clear and timely manner.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine onboarding questions from new hires and hiring managers.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure system access, credentials, uniforms, and required equipment are prepared as applicable.

Administrative Support

• Monitor hiring and onboarding progress to support staffing timelines and operational needs.
• Escalate issues, delays, or missing information to People Services staff as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and candidate information.
• Provide administrative support related to recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support additional People Services projects or initiatives as assigned.     

Computer Skills                                            

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. 

Other Skills and Abilities                                                     

• Ability to work extended or irregular hours as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support hiring and onboarding activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and work effectively with diverse groups in high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position, typically scheduled 20–25 hours per week, with core hours Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Additional flexibility may be required based on hiring activity and operational needs.