Recruiting and Onboarding Coordinator (Short-Term)
Simon & Schuster
OperationsContract$25 - $30 / hour
- Location
- Delran, NJ
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
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We are seeking a Short-Term Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities at our distribution facility in Delran, New Jersey. This short-term role will provide hands-on coordination and administrative support throughout the recruiting and new-hire onboarding process, with a focus on delivering an organized and positive candidate experience.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of hourly candidates. Previous experience supporting recruiting and onboarding within a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for hourly recruiting activities
- Coordinate new-hire onboarding, including required documentation, pre-employment requirements, and orientation scheduling
- Review incoming applications and conduct initial candidate screenings based on established qualifications
- Assist with candidate sourcing through job boards, recruiting platforms, referrals, social media and community resources
- Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers and facility leadership
- Maintain timely communication with candidates regarding interviews, next steps, and onboarding requirements
- Assist with offer coordination and pre-employment activities
- Help facilitate new-hire orientation and ensure employees have the information needed for a successful first day
- Maintain accurate candidate and new-hire information in applicable recruiting and HR systems
- Track candidates through the recruiting and onboarding process and follow up on outstanding requirements
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams to support current staffing priorities
- Assist with hiring events and other recruiting initiatives as needed
- Follow established company recruiting, onboarding, employment, and compliance practices
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a recruiting coordinator, HR coordinator, onboarding coordinator, staffing coordinator, or similar role preferred
- Experience supporting new-hire onboarding and pre-employment processes strongly preferred
- Experience supporting high-volume hourly hiring in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, or similar environment is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR systems, job boards, and Microsoft Office applications preferred
Compensation and Benefits
- Hiring Min Rate: $25 USD per hour
- Hiring Max Rate: $30 USD per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Access to the Broad Based Ownership program, making all employees partners in shared success
Application Information
- Apply via the company careers site using the QR code or application link provided in the posting
- For reasonable accommodation requests during the application or interview process, contact ssrecruitment@simonandschuster.com
- Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response
- Candidates hired will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof
