Regional Recruiter

State of North Carolina•Elizabeth City, NC

1d•$50,088 - $87,654•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Recruiter generates and converts high-quality leads into applications and hires for assigned facilities by promoting Department of Adult Correction careers, sourcing candidates through locally effective channels, and helping applicants progress toward hire. The role maintains candidate engagement, strengthens recruitment pipelines, evaluates recruitment effectiveness, and adapts sourcing strategies to applicant trends, local labor market conditions, and operational needs. Through outreach, recruitment technologies, and collaboration, the position supports qualified applicant volume, application conversion, and workforce sustainability. The position is field-based and primarily conducts in-person recruitment activities in Pasquotank, Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, and Gate counties, with possible work in surrounding counties. It reports directly to the Recruitment Supervisor for training, recruitment efforts, and specialized needs in hard-to-recruit positions. Travel may be required, including occasional overnight stays, and overtime on evenings and weekends may occur. A state vehicle and other work tools are provided for approved travel and recruitment activities.

Requirements

Valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle.
Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or a related field, from an appropriately accredited institution; OR a high school diploma or GED and three years of progressive Human Resources experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and implementing strategic field recruitment initiatives.
Experience using social media tools and electronic platforms in recruitment.
Experience sourcing candidates and/or using web-based HR or recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

Generate and convert candidate leads into applications and hires for assigned facilities.
Promote Department of Adult Correction careers and source candidates through effective local channels.
Maintain consistent candidate engagement and move applicants toward hire.
Strengthen recruitment pipelines, evaluate recruitment effectiveness, and adapt sourcing strategies based on applicant trends, local labor market conditions, and operational needs.
Develop working relationships with colleges, universities, professional boards, commissions, and associations to plan recruitment initiatives and identify hiring event venues.
Gather information about recruitment and retention issues and provide Central HR feedback on effective practices and areas for improvement.
Attend and participate in Department of Adult Correction career and hiring events, community job fairs, and networking events.
Speak with senior college students and address classes about career opportunities within the Department of Adult Correction.
Prepare presentations, including paper and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and develop and maintain applicant and position tracking spreadsheets.
Use advertising, marketing, social media, professional associations, and other sources to promote positions.
Communicate verbally and in writing with applicants, internal and external stakeholders, and management, including speaking to large audiences.
Travel for recruitment activities as needed, including occasional overnight stays, and work overtime on evenings and weekends when it occurs.