Position Summary

As a Recruiter you will manage the full-cycle recruitment process—from applicant tracking through onboarding—to attract, engage, and hire high-quality talent. This role ensures a smooth, professional, and candidate-centered experience for applicants and hiring managers while maintaining strict compliance with all internal policies and external regulations. Serving as a knowledgeable ambassador for the agency, the Recruiting Specialist builds strong relationships, promotes the agency’s mission and values, and supports workforce needs across programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless transition from pre-hire activities through onboarding.

• Proactively source candidates using diverse strategies, including recruiting platforms, social media, professional networks, and advanced internet sourcing techniques.

• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to clarify staffing needs, provide guidance on best practices, and support informed hiring decisions.

• Screen, interview, and assess candidates via phone, virtual, and in-person methods, recommending qualified applicants for next steps.

• Utilize and monitor the electronic Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and timely communication.

• Ensure adherence to all applicable employment laws, regulations, and agency policies throughout the hiring process.

• Interpret, apply, and communicate HR and recruitment-related policies and procedures to applicants and staff.

• Review, document, and communicate sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement; recommend and implement course corrections as needed.

• Represent the agency at career fairs, networking events, classroom presentations, and other community outreach activities.

• Participate in agency and program events as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using technology and data systems to manage recruitment activities and facilitate effective communication.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management abilities.

• Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to build positive relationships with candidates and internal customers.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Working knowledge of fundamental human resources principles and recruitment best practices.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.

• Knowledge of specialized recruitment areas (e.g., behavioral health, corrections, housing) as applicable.

• Ability to handle sensitive inquiries and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Ability to interface professionally with funders, referral sources, and executive or Board of Trustees leadership.

• Flexibility to attend recruitment and community events outside of regular business hours, including occasional weekends.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) or more years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, or a related field preferred.

• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software systems.

• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

• Positional: Driving as required by job duties; occasional standing and walking; constant sitting.

• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing or crawling; infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; frequent to constant reaching and handling.

• Sensory: Rare tasting or smelling; infrequent use of color vision; occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision; frequent use of near and mid-range visual acuity and visual accommodation; frequent to constant verbal communication.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin

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