Recruitment Specialist

Loudoun County Government • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert on human resources and recruitment policies, best practices, and resources. As a member of the department’s HR team, this role supports hiring managers throughout recruitment for a wide variety of positions and provides day-to-day guidance to managers, employees, and candidates on recruitment processes and other HR needs. The specialist manages full life cycle recruitment activities and requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System, works with department leadership on recruitment strategies aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and culture, and serves as an HR liaison to County HR. The role ensures compliance with county and department recruitment procedures and federal and state fair hiring practices, and processes employee actions and related paperwork in the HRIS. In-person interviews may take place at MHSADS offices in Leesburg and Sterling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, and one year of professional-level Human Resources experience emphasizing recruitment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in Virginia or the applicant’s state of residence and a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel to other MHSADS offices in Leesburg and Sterling for in-person interviews.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health and/or local government setting.
• Human Resources professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers on job advertisements, applicant screening, interview-question guidance, panel interviews, candidate selection, extending offers, and other recruitment best practices.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to MHSADS managers, employees, and candidates regarding recruitment processes and other HR needs.
• Facilitate and manage the department’s full life cycle recruitment activities and requisitions within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Work with department leadership to identify and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Serve as the department’s HR liaison with County HR and maintain strong working relationships with County HR staff.
• Ensure compliance with County and MHSADS recruitment policies and procedures, as well as federal and state fair hiring practices.
• Process employee actions and ensure applicable paperwork is completed and entered into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Participate in virtual and in-person panel interviews.
• Travel to MHSADS offices in Leesburg and Sterling for in-person interviews as needed.

What This Job Offers

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