Regional Recruiter

Adult Correction; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Svc

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Regional Recruiter to build a strong pipeline of qualified applicants for correctional officer roles. You will drive outreach, partner with colleges, boards, and community groups, and convert leads into hires while keeping applicants engaged and informed.

Travel and occasional overnight stays are possible; a state vehicle and recruitment tools will support your efforts as you collaborate with Central HR to meet staffing needs across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or GED with 3 years HR experience.
• Experience with recruitment programs and related HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with colleges, universities, boards, and associations to plan recruitment events.
• Gathering information on recruitment and retention to feedback Central HR.
• Participating in NC DAC career events, job fairs, and networking events.
• Speaking with college students about career opportunities in NC DAC.
• Preparing presentations and maintaining applicant tracking spreadsheets.
• Using advertising, marketing, social media and other sources to promote positions.
• Communicating with applicants and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Strategic recruitment

Social media recruiting

Sourcing candidates

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

GED + 3 years HR experience

Job description

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Ready to shape the future of our hiring? Join us as a Regional Recruiter and be the key to unlocking exceptional talent in Adult Corrections! We're looking for a Regional Recruiter to help us build a strong pool of Correctional Officers who are committed to protecting and serving within our agency; our careers make a difference! If you're driven by purpose and passionate about finding the best, we want you on our team! The primary purpose of the Regional Recruiter is to generate and convert high-quality leads into applications and hires for assigned facilities through selling DAC careers, sourcing through the channels that work locally, and continuing to be the person who keeps applicants moving toward hire. The position is responsible for maintaining consistent candidate engagement, strengthening recruitment pipelines, evaluating recruitment effectiveness, and adapting sourcing strategies based on applicant trends, local labor market conditions, and operational needs. Through strategic outreach, recruitment technologies, and continuous collaboration, the Regional Recruiter contributes to increased qualified applicant volume, improved application conversion, and the Department's overall workforce sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating and developing working relationships with colleges and universities as well as professional boards, commissions, and/or associations to plan and facilitate recruitment initiatives and options for hiring event venues.
• Gathering information for recruitment and retention issues in order to provide feedback to Central HR on what is working well and what areas need improvement within the area of Recruitment.
• Participating in and attending NC DAC-specific career and hiring events as well as community job fairs and networking events.
• Speaking directly with senior college students and in their classes in regard to career opportunities within NC DAC.
• Preparing presentations, both on paper and using Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as developing and maintaining spreadsheets for applicant and position tracking purposes.
• Utilizing advertising, marketing, social media, professional associations, and other sources to promote certain positions.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with applicants, internal and external stakeholders, and management both individually and in front of large audiences at all levels of the organization.

These positions have a direct reporting role with Recruitment Supervisor for training, recruitment efforts, and specialized recruitment needs in "hard to recruit for" positions. Travel may be required with some occasional overnight stays, additionally, overtime on evenings and weekends may occur. A State Vehicle will be available for approved travel in addition to other tools necessary to fulfill the expectations of the position such as a state vehicle, state laptop, state cell phone, printer, gas (WEX) card, recruiting materials and displays, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license, in order to operate a State Vehicle.
• Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
  • Experience planning and implementing strategic field recruitment initiatives.
  • Experience using social media tools and electronic platforms in the recruitment process.
  • Experience candidate sourcing and/or sourcing candidates through various web-based HR/ Recruitment platforms.
• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources OR An equivalent combination or education and experience.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Employment Details

Salary Range: $50,088-$87,654

Recruitment Range: $50,088-$73,000

Contract: Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs available.

Locations: Pasquotank, Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, and Gate counties; and possible other surrounding counties.

About The Division of Human Resources

The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment, compensation, classification, employee relations, policy development, benefits, and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

Supplemental Application Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.