Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Department of Health and Human Services • Augusta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Recruitment and retention of qualified staff is an important component of DHHS’s mission to serve the people of Maine. As the Recruitment & Retention Specialist within the Commissioner’s Office you will work with leadership in several offices to plan, develop, implement and coordinate a variety of recruitment and retention strategies. You will develop relationships with universities and colleges, represent DHHS at job/career fairs, develop recruitment materials and be the initial point of contact for potential candidates. Other tasks performed in this position include: improve internship opportunities and the intern experience around the Department; compile recruitment and retention data within DHHS and state government as a whole, to help with data informed decision making; research current and best practices within recruitment and retention initiatives to introduce new ideas or to help improve current processes and procedures; assist other Recruitment and Retention Specialists within the Department; as well as other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in talent management, human resources, business/public administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• plan, develop, implement and coordinate a variety of recruitment and retention strategies
• develop relationships with universities and colleges
• represent DHHS at job/career fairs
• develop recruitment materials
• be the initial point of contact for potential candidates
• improve internship opportunities and the intern experience around the Department
• compile recruitment and retention data within DHHS and state government as a whole, to help with data informed decision making
• research current and best practices within recruitment and retention initiatives to introduce new ideas or to help improve current processes and procedures
• assist other Recruitment and Retention Specialists within the Department
• other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees