Recruiter - Temporary
About this role
CHD is looking for a temporary full-time, Recruiter for a 5 month opportunity with our HR and Recruitment Team! This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of the largest and most diverse behavioral health and social service agencies in a key recruiting role. CHD has over 2,100 employees in Massachusetts and Connecticut and this position will support our decentralized hiring processes by providing a coordinated approach to the recruitment of diverse candidates that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of our clients and participants. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to help us connect the right candidates to our important mission.
This is a fully on-site position located in Springfield, MA for 5 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop hiring plans for all levels of staffing including medical, clinical, managerial, direct client/patient service and administrative staff
- Source, screen, and interview candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and fit for the role and company culture
- Engage in direct outreach to active and passive candidates
- Develop and implement creative recruiting strategies to identify and attract top talent
- Assist with coordination of hiring events
- Manage the onboarding of new hires
- Become proficient in UKG applicant tracking system and support and train hiring manager in its effective use
- Build and maintain relationships with candidates to create a positive candidate experience and promote CHD as an employer of choice
- Conduct weekly agency-wide new employee orientations session
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR, social service, or business-related field or 3-5 years of experience in HR with a focus on recruitment and onboarding
- Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment strategies, networking, and direct sourcing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with multiple stakeholders including candidates and hiring managers
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools
- Experience in social services, behavioral health, and/or healthcare environments
- Must be able to travel in and around western Massachusetts
Pay range:
$25 - $30 an hour depending on depth of experience.
Company at a glance
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
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