Employee Relations & Recruiter (HR)

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Summary: The HR Recruiter will manage the recruiting process by partnering with hiring managers and representing Bridgewell to source and interview talent, fill job opportunities, conduct background checks and coordinate on-boarding of external hires and internal transfers. In addition, the recruiter will develop effective and efficient recruitment strategies and be a contributing member to the HR team.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm (On-Site) (40 hours per week)

Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and necessary applicant requirements

• Creatively search and source candidates across multiple locations using job boards, career sites, internet searches, referrals, networking, career and college fairs and other creative methods.
• Build a strong, diverse candidate pipeline, including leveraging external partnerships and reaching out to passive candidates.
• Ensure advertisements are developed and regularly maintained on key websites
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews with candidates, in person or on phone.
• Follow up with hiring managers and candidates for feedback throughout the interview process.
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring applicant data and status is current and updated regularly in the ATS. Track recruitment statistics and recruitment data as required for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Conduct all applicable background checks for external employees including but not limited to RMV, CORI screenings, fingerprinting, OIG, education, license and certification verifications in a timely manner ensuring accuracy in all communication and documentation required in compliance with the position and location. Provide documentation to regulatory agencies as required.
• Onboard new hires, including communicating and verifying all necessary orientation information and schedules.
• As part of the recruitment team, assist in developing proactive recruitment strategies to anticipate, plan and recruit for future business needs, including assisting with training and developing interns.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal employees, external applicants, management and leadership team.
• Oversee and manage internal recruitment processes including screening internal candidates, communicating with managers, following up on interview feedback, extending internal offers and maintaining compliance for internal transfers by way of background checks, mandatory certifications/training, compulsory education documentation, active corrective actions, and seniority.
• Collect and review all PAFs for internal transfers/promotions and changes and hand them over to the Employee Relations team for processing in HRIS.
• Manage the orientation list and offer letters for HRIS processing
• Support, respect, and promote an environment which fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all employees and people in our services.
• Attend and participate in program staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Remain in compliance with all annual mandatory training courses including FA/CPR training and any other trainings identified based on Bridgewell's policies and procedures and personal development plan.
• Provide any other support as assigned within the Human Resources Dept.
• Bachelor's degree in related field is required
• One (1) year of high-volume recruiting experience will be preferred
• Experience with a variety of internet job posting sites and use of creative recruiting strategies is required.
• Experience in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment reporting is required.
• Experience with new hire on boarding processes will be preferred.

Proficient in planning, prioritizing, and executing assigned tasks efficiently and on time.
Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly verbally and in writing. Comfortable presenting prepared material in front of groups
Computer literacy to include the ability to use proficiently Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
Must be able to drive a vehicle and be willing to travel to Bridgewell facilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit at a desk and work on a computer for a prolonged period.
# The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and travel off-site to program locations if needed
Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.