Human Resources Specialist (CD) – Recruiter Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Human Resources Specialist (CD) – Recruiter 
Salary $40,048.00 – $50,000.00 Annually Location Hanover, VA Job Type Full-time Job Number 202500141 Department Human Resources – Current Opening Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date Continuous

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Description Hanover County Human Resources is seeking a Recruiter to join our energetic and fast-paced team. We are looking for an individual who is proficient in handling multiple tasks while working on various projects simultaneously. If you have experience in recruiting or are eager to provide direct customer support to both applicants and county departments, 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 recruitment to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, assessments, background and DMV checks, occupational health and onboarding. The incumbent will be a 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 less than 10 pounds D.

Non-exempt Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer skills required, preferably in Microsoft Office programs. 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.

Revised:

January 2024 Employer
Hanover County Government
Address
7515 Library Drive Hanover, Virginia, 23069
Phone
804-365-6075 Website
http://www.hanovercounty.gov