Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) is committed to building a talented and skilled workforce; enhancing the employee experience; and assuring service excellence for County residents. OHR recruits and selects, administers benefits, manages performance, promotes and delivers professional development, health and wellness programming to 10,000 employees. OHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. OHR encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA , individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

OHR is seeking experienced, energetic and results-driven Recruiters to staff OHR’s High Intensity Recruitment Experience (HIRE)! HIRE is dedicated to the candidate experience, actively sourcing job-seekers and working collaboratively with County agencies to secure top-tier talent to meet the County’s critical staffing needs. HIRE Recruiters will utilize a host of tools, strategies, and activities to identify and introduce exceptional candidates to County departments and agencies.

High Intensity Recruitment Experience (HIRE) Recruiters will focus on:

• High-Intensity Outreach- Employ creative and proactive outreach techniques to identify and engage job seekers.
• Strategic Talent Acquisition- Plan, develop and execute comprehensive workforce strategies to attract top-tier talent.
• Drive Candidate Experience- Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding. Act as an employer brand ambassador, effectively communicating the company's values and culture.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders– Work closely with colleagues within OHR and hiring managers to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience. Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment and onboarding processes with overall company goals.
• Metrics and Reporting- Implement, monitor, and track key recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies.

High Intensity Recruitment Experience (HIRE) Recruiters will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates through various channels, including social media, professional networks, industry events, and other platforms to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Source, screen, and interview job seekers to identify premier candidates for Montgomery County Government roles.
• Conduct regular check-ins with new hires to ensure a smooth transition and address any concerns or challenges.
• Analyze feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the overall candidate experience.
• Provide regular reports on candidate experience and HIRE program metrics, and suggest improvements based on data analysis.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within the recruitment and onboarding functions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and innovations related to candidate experience and recruitment.
• Uphold a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the candidate experience.

To be a successful High Intensity Recruitment Experience (HIRE) Recruiter, you must:

• Have demonstrable, successful experience in candidate sourcing.
• Stay abreast of trends and anticipate challenges in the recruitment process and address them proactively.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, as well as recommend, promote and implement effective solutions.
• Have experience leading data-driven improvements, managing and analyzing recruitment data.
• Maintain a high level of motivation and passion for talent acquisition.
• Have and maintain strong professional relationships with regional recruiters, hiring associations, alumni and other organizations to support identification of and interaction with job seekers.
• Plan and implement strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates and ensure fair and equitable recruitment processes.

Additional Information:

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

The Office of Human Resources offers a hybrid work environment that allows for some telework opportunity.

For information on benefits and our total rewards policy Check out our competitive benefits here!

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

Experience: Considerable (3 years) applicable professional work experience in human resources recruitment or related experience.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.

There are no preferred criteria for this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligible list with a rating of Qualified and will be eligible for interview.

Selection for interview will be based on education, experience, and the following criterion:

• Demonstrated success as a Recruiter in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• Track record of optimizing candidate engagement strategies and improving the overall candidate experience.
• Ability to think strategically and develop proactive plans for candidate engagement and experience enhancement.
• Experience implementing and refining recruitment strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with candidates and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in actively recruiting and sourcing candidates, using a variety of outreach strategies.
• Resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges in a dynamic recruitment landscape.
• Demonstrated experience implementing strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Proficiency in using recruitment metrics and analytics to assess and improve candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience and ability to utilize advanced recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing platforms.