Regional Recruiter

State of North Carolina•Asheville, NC

1d•$50,088 - $73,000•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 effective local channels, and keeping applicants moving 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. It supports qualified applicant volume, application conversion, and workforce sustainability through outreach, recruitment technologies, and collaboration. This field-based position conducts primarily in-person recruitment activities in Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Swain, Transylvania, Rutherford, Burke, and Polk counties, with possible work in other surrounding counties. It reports directly to the Recruitment Supervisor for training, recruitment efforts, and specialized recruitment 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 tools needed for the role are available for approved travel and recruitment work.

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/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 the recruitment process.
Experience sourcing candidates through various web-based HR or recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

Generate and convert leads into applications and hires for assigned facilities.
Promote Department of Adult Correction careers and source candidates through locally effective channels.
Maintain consistent candidate engagement and keep applicants moving 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 on recruitment and retention issues and provide Central HR feedback on effective practices and areas for improvement.
Attend and participate in agency career and hiring events, community job fairs, and networking events.
Speak with senior college students and address classes about career opportunities with the Department of Adult Correction.
Prepare presentations and maintain spreadsheets for applicant and position tracking.
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 presentations to large audiences.
Travel for recruitment activities, which may include occasional overnight stays.