Human Resources Specialist (CD) - Recruiter

Hanover County Government; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover County Government's Human Resources team is seeking an enthusiastic Recruiter to join a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding, with responsibilities across candidate screening, interviewing, and background checks.

The position offers telework options and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality hiring outcomes for county departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience handling confidential files.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment preferred.
• Familiarity with ATS and onboarding processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages candidate activity and ATS records.
• Maintains relationships with hiring managers.
• Trains managers on recruitment process.
• Attends recruitment events.
• Ensures I-9 compliance.
• Conducts pre-employment testing and health screenings.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Recruiting

Candidate screening

Interviews

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NeoGov ATS

LinkedIn

Job description

Hanover County Human Resources is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Recruiter to join our dynamic, fast-paced team! We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, can effectively manage multiple priorities, and enjoys working on a variety of projects. If you have experience in recruiting or are looking to jump start your career in Human Resources, we encourage you to apply. This position offers telework options.

General Description:

This is an administrative position that performs high level technical work in the area of human resources full cycle recruitment to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, assessments, background and DMV checks, occupational health and onboarding. The incumbent will be the central department contact for human resources recruitment for county departments.

Organization:

The Human Resources Specialist is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Human Resource Specialist has 3 levels: Human Resource Specialist 1, 2 and 3. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director of HR and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions:

• Manages current candidate activity and hiring notes in Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with hiring managers and department heads.
• Trains new hiring managers on the recruitment process.
• Attends recruitment events.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Organizes and administers pre-employment testing/screening, schedules occupational health visits, checks DMV and CPS records.
• Notarizes legal documents
• Serves as alternate to Office Manager (answering phone and greeting customers).
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• A. Hazards
  • None Known
• B. Environment
  • Office
• C. Physical Effort
  • Occasional lifting of computer binders and other office supplies in excess of fifteen pounds
• D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer skills required, preferably in Microsoft Office programs. Must have knowledge of advanced Office Procedures. Requires the ability to provide high level recruiting support. Working knowledge of the principles of full cycle recruitment administration preferred. Familiarity with Human Resource and Payroll systems desired. Must know how to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Education, Experience and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent required with experience working with confidential files and updating system data. Customer Service and Human Resource experience preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Twelve-month probationary period

Preferred:

• Experience with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) preferably NeoGov.
• Registered Notary.
• Experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.