Recruiter- Human Resources- Department 956

Bridgewell • Peabody, MA

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About The Position

The HR Recruiter manages Bridgewell’s recruiting process in partnership with hiring managers, representing the organization while sourcing and interviewing candidates, filling job openings, conducting background checks, and coordinating onboarding for external hires and internal transfers. The recruiter also develops effective and efficient recruiting strategies and contributes to the Human Resources team.

This role is scheduled Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The recruiter provides recruitment and onboarding support across Bridgewell facilities and may travel to program locations.

Bridgewell provides social and human services, including community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. Its mission is to inspire hope and empower people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. The organization emphasizes dignity, respect, caring, integrity, safety, wellness, and an inclusive environment that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with a variety of internet job-posting sites and creative recruiting strategies.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment reporting.
• Proficient in planning, prioritizing, and completing assigned tasks efficiently and on time.
• Ability to establish checking and control routines and follow up on work plans and responsibilities.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with peers and work as part of a team to achieve departmental goals.
• Ability to listen actively and demonstrate empathy and understanding.
• Ability to set clear boundaries while showing compassion and respect.
• Clear and thorough verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting prepared material to groups.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft products and the agency’s web-based applications.
• Current U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and willingness to travel to Bridgewell facilities.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods; climb stairs; bend, squat, and kneel; and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to drive and travel off-site to program locations if needed.
• Must receive acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• One year of high-volume recruiting experience is preferred.
• Experience in the human services industry is preferred.
• Experience with new-hire onboarding processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and applicant requirements.
• Source candidates across multiple locations through job boards, career sites, internet searches, referrals, networking, career and college fairs, external partnerships, and other methods.
• Build a strong and diverse candidate pipeline, including outreach to passive candidates.
• Ensure job postings, templates, and requisitions follow Bridgewell guidelines and receive required approvals before posting; develop and maintain advertisements on key websites.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews in person or by phone.
• Follow up with hiring managers and candidates for feedback throughout the interview process.
• Manage the applicant tracking system, keep applicant data and statuses current, and track recruitment statistics and data for reporting and compliance.
• Conduct applicable background checks for external employees, including RMV and CORI screenings, fingerprinting, and education, license, certification, and OIG verifications; maintain accurate communications and documentation and provide documentation to regulatory agencies as required.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including communicating and verifying orientation information and schedules.
• Generate offer letters and work with managers to ensure offers comply with salary guidelines and budgets.
• Help develop proactive recruitment strategies for future business needs, including assisting with intern training and development.
• Provide customer service to employees, applicants, managers, and leadership.
• Assist with setup and preparation of New Employee Orientation.
• Manage internal recruitment, including screening internal candidates, communicating with managers, following up on interview feedback, extending offers, and maintaining compliance related to internal transfers.
• Collect and review PAFs for internal transfers, promotions, and changes, and route them to Employee Relations for HRIS processing.
• Manage the orientation list and offer letters for HRIS processing.
• Promote an environment that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for employees and people receiving services.
• Demonstrate Bridgewell’s values of dignity, respect, caring, integrity, safety, and wellness.
• Attend and participate in program staff and supervision meetings.
• Complete annual mandatory training, including FA/CPR training and other training required by Bridgewell policies, procedures, and the employee’s development plan.
• Provide other support within the Human Resources Department and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level