Recruitment & Retention Supervisor

Overview

DOC's Recruitment and Retention Supervisor position will work closely with VT DOC managers, The Department of Human Resources Recruiting and Field Operations and reports to the Deputy Director of the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance (OPSC). The Recruitment and Retention supervisor adhere to the mission of DOC by supporting safe and secure prisons along with the supervision of offenders in Vermont communities.

This position supervises the recruitment and retention coordinators, oversees all background investigations and the management of projects connected to recruitment and retention of staff and creates solutions to increase recruitment and retention efforts. The Recruitment and Retention Supervisor is responsible for the training and direction of the facility-based recruitment specialists. Work will focus on the management of recruitment strategies, social media outreach and messaging/branding, onboarding strategies, applicant outreach, retention tracking, enhanced background investigations, exit interviews, stay interviews and developing a system in line with corrections best practices to recruit, develop, and retain the best possible candidates for our jobs. This work has a high-level impact on the overall Department culture and must be done with minimal direction.

Who May Apply

This position, Recruitment & Retention Supervisor (Job Requisition #55982) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact View email address on aiapply.co.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Significant travel is anticipated for which private means of transportation must be available. Work outside of normal work schedule is required. There may be considerable interaction with a variety of publics and strong difference of opinion may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree AND two (2) years or more of experience as a human resources generalist or as a recruiter/ talent acquisition specialist; including or supplemented by one (1) or more years of experience supervising employees.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience as a human resources generalist or as a recruiter/ talent acquisition specialist; including or supplemented by two (2) or more years of experience supervising employees.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements : Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.