People and Culture Specialist, Recruiting
This is an opportunity to support the important work of Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) on a daily, high-impact basis. We are looking for a recruiter to join our People and Culture team who is relationship-driven, organized, and collaborative. You get to partner with hiring managers to post accurate and compelling job ads, develop contacts and relationships with potential employees who haven't found the best fit yet, and own Indeed and social media engagement while helping move applications through the workflow efficiently and accurately. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset. The mission of this role is to make the hiring process as simple and user-friendly as possible for the hiring managers whose priority is supporting the many people we serve at WCMHS.
Summary of Duties
- Prompt and accurate workflow throughout the hiring cycle
- Develop relationship and community with hiring managers
- Develop relationship and contacts in the health and human services industry
- Understand and apply SEO, best-practice job ad construction, and use data to recommend and execute a recruitment marketing strategy
- Collaborate with the Communications team to create and refresh effective recruitment marketing materials
- Be the go-to coach and resource for managers looking to optimize use of the Applicant Tracking System
Compensation and Benefits
WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a generous retirement contribution match. Our industry-leading paid time off package includes 12.5 flexible holidays per year and accrues 12 vacation days and 12 sick days in the first year of employment.
The starting pay range for this position is $26.70-$27.78 per hour.
QualificationsSummary of Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, HR management, psychology, or equivalent education and experience required
- Two or more years in Human Resources or similar strongly preferred
- Experience using online software platforms to drive efficient processes highly desirable
- Experience in health care or human services, especially in direct service roles, highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to build relationship across disciplines and work types
- Demonstrated problem-solving attitude
We are open to experienced direct service workers who want to move into a different part of the health and human services field. If you know this industry and show the communication, hustle, and time management we're looking for: apply. Cover letter required. Show your concise writing style and attention to detail while highlighting how your experience fits. If you use AI, be transparent and tell us how you used it.
Work Conditions
Work can take place in office settings and in public spaces such as career fairs. This position is expected to go to various agency buildings to meet with hiring managers and hiring teams, and this candidate will need to transport themselves to these events and meetings. Lifting up to 25 lbs, standing/sitting, and extended time periods of computer use are common.
About the Agency
For more than 50 years, WCMHS has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together."
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, HR management, psychology, or equivalent education and experience
- Two or more years in Human Resources or similar
- Experience using online software platforms to drive efficient processes (Applicant Tracking System experience)
- Experience in health care or human services, especially direct service roles
- Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships across disciplines and work types
- Demonstrated problem-solving attitude and strong time management
- Understand and apply SEO and best-practice job ad construction; use data for recruitment marketing strategy
- Collaborate with Communications to create recruitment marketing materials and manage Indeed/social media engagement
- Cover letter required
- Ability to travel to various agency buildings and transport oneself; ability to lift up to 25 lbs
What We Do
Washington County Mental Health Services is a non-profit, comprehensive Community Mental Health Agency serving the Washington County region of Vermont. Its mission is to advocate for the inclusion of all persons into the community and actively encourage self-determination, resilience, and recovery by serving individuals and families coping with mental health and developmental disability-related challenges through specialized treatment, support, and advocacy services.








