Recruiter Manager Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

If you're looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work in your community while helping build the workforce that changes lives every day, join the passionate, community-minded team at Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS).

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive community mental health services throughout Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.

As Vermont's Designated Agency serving Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties, NKHS provides services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, and adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Our dedicated team of more than 450 employees delivers case management, therapy, psychiatry, residential services, emergency services, school-based counseling, vocational supports, crisis intervention, and many other essential programs that serve nearly 4,000 community members each year.

Visit us at NKHS.org and discover why so many professionals choose to build their careers in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

HR Recruiter

The HR Recruiter plays a vital role in attracting and hiring talented professionals who support our mission across a wide variety of clinical, behavioral health, developmental services, administrative, and support positions. This position is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle while partnering with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies, promote employment opportunities, and create an exceptional candidate experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the recruitment process from job posting through candidate selection.

• Develop and maintain engaging job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms and community resources.

• Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs, establish recruitment strategies, and support the interview process.

• Screen applicants and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.

• Coordinate employment offers, salary recommendations, and start dates in collaboration with Human Resources leadership.

• Represent NKHS at college career fairs, community job fairs, hiring events, and other recruitment activities.

• Organize and coordinate on-site hiring events and recruitment initiatives.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for internship programs and coordinate placements with educational institutions and agency departments.

• Maintain the recruitment module within the HRIS and provide training and support to hiring managers.

• Prepare hiring, recruitment, and turnover reports while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two or more years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition preferred.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) or HRIS recruitment platforms preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• aPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Range: $24.50–$33.14 per hour.

• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education support, and student loan repayment opportunities.

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.

• 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution and employer match.

• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays.

• Outstanding employee wellness program.

• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional voluntary benefits.

Join a team where your work directly impacts the health and well-being of communities across Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. If you're passionate about connecting talented people with meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you.