Recruiter

Description

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven Regional Recruiter in the Western PA / Ohio region to increase awareness of MHS as an employer of choice, develop brand ambassadors, build candidate pipelines, and ensure hiring needs are fulfilled. This is a challenging position - requiring an ability to recruit talent to relocate to Hershey, PA for unique residential caregiver roles. Must be a skilled relationship-builder who thrives on networking, community engagement, creating meaningful connections, and achieving goals. Frequent travel throughout the territory and regular travel to Hershey, PA are required. The compensation is between $55k - $72k annually, based on years of experience, plus excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic recruiting and sourcing plans for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio to meet hiring goals
• Build awareness of Milton Hershey School employment opportunities through extensive networking, community engagement, public speaking, and relationship-building activities
• Select and represent MHS at career fairs, community events, conferences, networking groups, and more
• Cultivate relationships with key community leaders, colleges, professional organizations, alumni groups, workforce development partners, and referral sources
• Utilize LinkedIn, CRM platforms, social media, and other recruiting technologies to build and nurture talent pipelines
• Promote MHS's career opportunities and effectively communicate the unique mission, benefits, and lifestyle associated with working at MHS
• Assess recruiting outcomes, analyze sourcing effectiveness, and continuously refine outreach strategies to improve results
• Partner with Hershey recruitment team regarding applicant activity and leverage technology to communicate with prospective candidates and track engagement
• Collaborate with recruitment leadership to develop quarterly and annual recruitment strategies, review analytics, and implement process improvements
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Milton Hershey School, consistently representing the organization with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Travel regularly to Hershey, PA to strengthen partnerships with hiring stakeholders, participate in recruitment planning sessions, engage with students and staff, and maintain a deep understanding of campus culture and operations
• Work closely with fellow recruiters and cross-functional partners to ensure positive candidate experience and successful hiring outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in talent acquisition, admissions, sales/marketing, business development, or community engagement
• Demonstrated success building relationships, networking, and generating results
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences
• Highly organized self-starter with the ability to independently manage a geographic territory, prioritize multiple projects, and achieve goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, social media, CRM platforms, and applicant tracking systems
• Valid driver's license in good standing and ability to travel extensively throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, including regular travel to Hershey, PA
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to supporting the mission of Milton Hershey School

Why Join Milton Hershey School?

Every hire made through this role contributes to providing a nurturing, stable, and transformational environment for MHS students. As a Regional Recruiter, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships in your region while remaining connected to campus, students, and staff. You'll see firsthand how your efforts contribute to positively changing the lives of students who are receiving the opportunity of a lifetime.