Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist

The Recruitment Specialist plays a key role in attracting, recruiting, and hiring highly qualified candidates for permanent, licensed positions within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Under the direction of the Coordinator, Recruitment and Hiring, the Recruitment Specialist manages the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions. This includes developing and posting job announcements, sourcing and screening applicants, conducting interviews, referring candidates to hiring managers with vacancies, and coordinating the hiring process for recommended candidates. The Recruitment Specialist also represents HCPSS at internal and external job fairs and recruitment events, promoting the district as an employer of choice. In this role, the Recruitment Specialist collaborates closely with HR colleagues, division and department leaders, and school-based administrators to identify and recruit top talent, particularly for hard-to-fill positions. The Recruitment Specialist is expected to provide outstanding customer service to applicants, candidates, and hiring managers across all HCPSS schools and central office.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education :

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience :

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don't meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Essential Position Responsibilities

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Full Cycle Recruitment Management :

Recruitment Strategy and Outreach :

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement :

Customer Service and Candidate Experience :

Compliance and Process Improvement :

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

Working Hours :

Application Requirements

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Supplemental Application Questions :

This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.

Selection Criteria

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

Employment Information

Compensation : This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is Grade 25 on the Technical Central Office and School Based salary scale, $87,280 - $138,433. Step placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

Telework Program : This position is eligible to participate after the first 120 working days of employment. Telework schedules will be subject to approval and determined by the department and / or supervisor.

Retirement : Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee's annual salary.

Benefits : HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre-Employment Requirements : Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors. All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some