What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist (Recruiter) position at MS Dept of Rehabilitation Services?
About the Position
This position serves as a Recruiter within the Office of Human Resource Development (HRD) at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS). The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: • Sources, recruits, and interviews qualified candidates for open positions; collaborates with hiring managers to identify key skills and competencies needed for each position. • Attend job fairs, career expos, and networking events to represent the agency and engage with potential candidates. • Sources candidates through job boards, social media, and other recruitment channels. • Builds and maintains relationships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to enhance recruitment efforts. • Reviews applications and resumes and conduct initial screenings to assess candidates' qualifications. • Assists with the interview process by participating in and leading interviews alongside hiring managers and directors. • Builds and maintains relationships with candidates to ensure a positive hiring experience. • Prepares interview packets and other materials for the hiring and selection process. • Prepares paperwork, scheduling, and coordination to ensure a seamless new hire onboarding process, working with departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience. • Maintain an up-to-date database of potential candidates and track recruitment metrics. • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants and employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. • Ensures recruiting and hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations; stay updated on policy updates and recruitment best practices. • Assists with new employee onboarding and orientation. • Performs other duties as assigned. • This position requires frequent statewide travel. Work hours may include overnight lodging, based on department and agency needs.
Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize to complete assigned tasks; must work collaboratively but also independently to achieve assigned goals; must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; must be proficient with Microsoft office products (Outlook, Word, Excel), as well as TEAMS, Zoom, etc.