Recruiter (Part-Time/Hourly Wage): River North Correctional Center - #W0030

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Department of Corrections workforce needs by serving as an Administrative expert, Change Agent, Employee Champion, Strategic Partner and positive contributor as a member of the Recruitment Team. Position is responsible for full life-cycle recruitment to meet the staffing needs within the agency. Creates effective working relationships with hiring managers providing guidance in order to attract the best possible pools of candidates, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, DHRM and DOC policies. Develop recruitment plans and champions strategies to engage diverse applicant pools. Identifies strategies to increase the awareness of opportunities within the Agency. Works closely with Management and Team Lead within HR to establish and monitor metrics. Fully engages candidates throughout the hiring process and manages candidate and hiring manager expectations to ensure a smooth recruitment process. Maintains Recruitment files as required by procedure. Identifies and critically thinks through complex issues making recommendations for solution. Prepares professional correspondence and communicates effectively. Delivers quality customer service and establishes effective working relationships. This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12 month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies and plans.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality recognized customer service in the administration of HR services, specifically, employment services.
Knowledge of recruitment resources and strategic partners used in the recruitment of a diverse job family/career grouping.
Strong communication and administrative skills with attention to detail.
Ability to successfully interact with a diverse population.
Ability to effectively multitask in order to manage multiple candidates and recruitments at the same time.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work in a self-directed manner as well as a contributing member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the Commonwealth of Virginia (COVA) Recruitment Management System to include posting jobs and screening applications consistent with the Department of Human Resource Management’s requirements.
HR Certification or advanced knowledge of Human Resources and/or recruitment best practices.

Responsibilities

Supports the Department of Corrections workforce needs by serving as an Administrative expert, Change Agent, Employee Champion, Strategic Partner and positive contributor as a member of the Recruitment Team.
Responsible for full life-cycle recruitment to meet the staffing needs within the agency.
Creates effective working relationships with hiring managers providing guidance in order to attract the best possible pools of candidates, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, DHRM and DOC policies.
Develop recruitment plans and champions strategies to engage diverse applicant pools.
Identifies strategies to increase the awareness of opportunities within the Agency.
Works closely with Management and Team Lead within HR to establish and monitor metrics.
Fully engages candidates throughout the hiring process and manages candidate and hiring manager expectations to ensure a smooth recruitment process.
Maintains Recruitment files as required by procedure.
Identifies and critically thinks through complex issues making recommendations for solution.
Prepares professional correspondence and communicates effectively.
Delivers quality customer service and establishes effective working relationships.