Human Resources and Recruiting Generalist

Greater-Oregon-Behavioral-Healt; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater-Oregon-Behavioral-Healt is seeking a Human Resources and Recruiting Generalist to support recruitment across CMHP partners, posting jobs, sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing, offers and onboarding using Paylocity Recruiting and Bhcareers.org.

You will build pipelines for clinical roles, deliver strong customer service to hiring managers and candidates, educate managers on Paylocity processes, track metrics, and attend events with occasional travel to GOBHI sites in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR/ Behavioral Health.
• Three years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for behavioral health, social services, or CMHP roles.
• Proficient with Paylocity Recruiting and Bhcareers.org.

Responsibilities

• Assist the recruitment process for roles across GOBHI and CMHP partners: posting, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers, onboarding.
• Source candidates through targeted job boards, networks, referrals, and social channels.
• Screen applications for licensure and behavioral health experience; conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for clinical/behavioral health roles; support recruitment marketing and provide excellent candidate experience.
• Serve as primary recruitment contact for hiring managers; educate on Paylocity processes; deliver timely updates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Time management

Relationship management

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Problem solving

DEI recruiting

Tech savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Behavioral Health or equivalent

HR certifications preferred

3 years recruitment experience or equivalent

Tools

Paylocity Recruiting

Bhcareers.org

Job description

Description

The Human Resources and Recruiting Generalist supports Human Resources and GOBHI's network of Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs) by assisting with the recruitment and targeted sourcing for behavioral health professionals. The Specialist leads recruitment operations using systems such as Paylocity Recruiting and Bhcareers.org, sources high-quality talent for CMHPs, and sources top-tier candidates and customer-service-driven hiring experience.

Summary of Essential Functions:

Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

• Assists with the recruitment process for assigned roles across GOBHI and CMHP partners: job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, onboarding.
• Proactively sources candidates using targeted job boards, professional networks, social media, referrals, and other channels.
• Screens applications and resumes for required qualifications (e.g., licensure, behavioral health experience).
• Conducts phone screens and coordinates further interviews with hiring managers.
• Builds and maintains candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill clinical/behavioral health positions.
• Supports recruitment marketing initiatives to attract diverse and qualified applicants.
• Provide exceptional customer service to candidates - clear communication, timely follow-up, and positive candidate experience.

Hiring Manager & Internal Client Partnership

• Serves as primary recruitment contact for hiring managers within GOBHI and CMHP network.
• Delivers high-level customer service to internal and external stakeholders: understands hiring needs, defines candidate profiles, and advises on recruitment strategy.
• Educate and supports hiring managers in using Paylocity recruiting tools and processes.
• Ensures a responsive, collaborative partnership: timely updates, clear communication, and client satisfaction.

Recruitment Systems & Reporting

• Maintains accurate records in Paylocity and ensures compliance with process and regulatory standards.
• Generates recruiting metrics and reports to monitor time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate engagement, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Recommends process improvements, automation, and best practices to enhance efficiency and service levels.

Compliance & Equity

• Ensures recruitment practices adhere to GOBHI policy, CMHP standards, EEOC, ADA and Oregon Labor Laws.
• Promotes equitable and inclusive hiring practices; contributes to a diverse talent pool.
• Provides customer-service focused communication with all candidates irrespective of outcome.

Coordination & Administrative Support

• Schedules interviews, assessment sessions, site visits as needed; coordinate between candidates and hiring teams.
• Assists in offer creation, background checks, pre-employment screening.
• Maintains a job description library, update as needed.
• Represents GOBHI at virtual/in-person recruitment events, community workforce initiatives - with an emphasis on delivering excellent organizational \"front-door\" experience.
• Drives to meetings or other GOBHI locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Competencies and Skills Requirements:

• Demonstrated strong customer service skills: ability to interact professionally, build rapport with candidates and clients, responsive and helpful communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, time management, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Objective, solution-focused problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in DEI-focused hiring practices and inclusive recruitment strategies.
• Technology savvy, proficient using MS software and Google Suites.
• Experience using Paylocity Recruitment or a comparable ATS.
• Familiarity with job boards and sourcing platforms (e.g., Bhcareers.org or other behavioral health/clinical oriented boards).
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-focused.
• Maintains good driving record and required vehicle insurance.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Behavioral Health or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition preferably in behavioral health.
• Experience recruiting for behavioral health, social services, community mental health roles.
• HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, or Talent Acquisition) preferred.

Physical Demands of Position:

• Prolong periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Position requires occasional travel to recruitment events or site visits.
• Physically able to lift up to 10 pounds (materials/equipment).
• Position is located within the state of Oregon.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.