Recruiter

Advocates•Framingham, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about connecting mission-driven professionals with meaningful work? As a Recruiter at Advocates, you’ll play a key role in helping build teams that support individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges across Massachusetts. This is a fast-paced, relationship-focused recruiting role where you’ll manage full-cycle hiring for a variety of human services positions. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, develop creative sourcing strategies, and create a positive, engaging candidate experience from first conversation through offer acceptance. We’re looking for someone who thrives on building connections, solving hiring challenges, and helping mission-driven teams grow.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have experience in recruitment or as a hiring manager, along with strong knowledge of interviewing, screening, and hiring best practices.
Bachelor’s degree required or High School diploma/equivalent with two years of relevant recruiting or hiring experience.
Experience in human services, healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and online recruiting platforms
Valid driver’s license and access to an insured, reliable vehicle required
Strongly prefer candidates with experience supporting and engaging culturally diverse populations

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles across the organization
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide recruitment guidance and market insight
Create compelling job postings and recruitment marketing strategies
Source active and passive candidates through job boards, social media, networking, community partnerships, career fairs, colleges/universities, and outreach events
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with role requirements
Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and support interview coordination throughout the hiring process
Extend verbal and written offers and assist with candidate negotiations and follow-up questions
Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment steps as needed
Partner with onboarding staff to support a smooth transition for new hires
Stay current on recruiting trends, hiring best practices, and employment laws
Attend recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach opportunities