Recruitment and Retention Specialist

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

6d • 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• 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.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed