Human Resources Recruiter - Bridgewell

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary: The Recruiter will manage the full lifecycle recruiting process; partnering with hiring managers and representing Bridgewell to source and interview talent, fill job opportunities, conduct background checks, and coordinate onboarding. In addition, the recruiter will develop effective and efficient recruitment strategies and be a contributing member of the HR team as a whole.

Schedule:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and necessary applicant requirements
2. Creatively search and source candidates across multiple locations using job boards, career sites, internet searches, referrals, networking, career and college fairs, and other creative methods.
3. Build a strong, diverse candidate pipeline, including leveraging external partnerships and reaching out to passive candidates.
4. Ensure all job postings follow Bridgewell guidelines and have the necessary approvals before posting
5. Ensure advertisements are developed and regularly maintained on key websites
6. Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews with candidates, in person or on the phone.
7. Follow up with hiring managers and candidates for feedback throughout the interview process
8. Manage applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring applicant data and status are current and updated regularly in the ATS. Track recruitment statistics as required.
9. Conduct full background checks including RMV, and CORI screenings, education, license, and certification verifications. Provide documentation to regulatory agencies as required.
10. Coordinate on-boarding of new hires and assist with new employee orientation
11. Generate offer letters for candidates and work with managers to ensure offers comply with pre-established salary guidelines and within budget.
12. As part of the recruitment team, assist in developing pro-active recruitment strategies to anticipate, plan, and recruit for future business needs, including assisting with training and developing interns.
13. Provide excellent customer service to internal employees, external applicants, management, and leadership teams.
14. Provide other support as assigned within the Human Resources Dept.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of two years of high-volume recruiting experience required.
2. Experience in the Human Service industry is preferred but not required.
3. Experience with various interviewing practices.
4. Experience with a variety of internet job posting sites and use of creative recruiting strategies.
5. Experience in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment reporting.

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Effective interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills.
2. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently at a high pace with competing and changing priorities.
3. Excellent computer skills.

Bridgewell offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.