Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., hybrid schedule upon successful completion of probationary period 

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Recruiter is responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract, identify, assess and secure qualified candidates for Horizon Behavioral Health. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers and Human Resources leadership to address current and anticipated staffing needs and to support organizational goals related to recruitment, retention, and workforce development. 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business related field.
• 2 years of progressively responsible experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, and or related field.
• Prefer experience in healthcare recruiting, behavioral health, human services, or other hard-to-fill positions.
• Prefer experience utilizing ATS, social media, and other recruitment technology.
• Prefer experience with analyzing recruitment metrics, developing strategies, and building talent pipeline.
• Prefer professional certification in HR, recruiting, or talent acquisition, such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or other.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to conduct different types of interviews, i.e. structured, behavioral based, competency based, etc. via telephone and in-person; strong sales and presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to develop and generate reports relevant to recruitment, retention and other HR metrics; ability to utilize HRIS and ATS software; ability to work on multiple tasks & projects at the same time, while maintaining focus and discipline to meet deadlines; strong knowledge of social media for recruitment, branding, sourcing and hiring activities; ability to work independently, as well as work as part of a team.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed, and must be willing to work beyond 40 hours per week. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide administrative support at other locations, as well as attend career fairs. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.  If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).