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Are you ready for an opportunity where you can put your HR knowledge, recruiting expertise, and passion for connecting people with meaningful work to good use? As Sweetser continues to grow, we’re looking for a full-time Recruiter to join our Human Resources team!

This is a unique opportunity to join the HR department of one of Maine’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral health organizations.  As a Recruiter, you’ll play a key role in helping Sweetser attract and hire talented, mission-driven individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The ideal candidate is someone who brings strong recruiting skills, excellent communication, creativity, and a genuine passion for people. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy building relationships, and want your work to have a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide overall support the Human Resources Director in managing organizational recruiting efforts and strategy.
• Provide excellent customer service to all Sweetser employees and community partners.
• Creatively source, recruit and refer candidates to assigned positions.
• Create and maintain external job postings.
• Assist Human Resources Director with preparation and presentation of accurate and timely progress reports and updates.
• Track candidate progress from first outreach through offer and present as requested.
• Update and maintain job postings and reports through the applicant tracking system.
• Schedule and conduct prescreening interviews with prospective candidates in assigned positions.
• Support recruiting team with reporting, data entry and analysis as assigned.
• Maintain and update job descriptions as needed.
• Assist with compensation analysis processes as assigned.
• Coordinate and participate in recruiting events.
• Perform administrative tasks to support new hire processing and orientation process.
• Support the internal transfer process.
• Partner with hiring managers to create and modify requisitions.
• Maintain and present accurate recruiting reports in partnership with Human Resources Director and other HR Team members.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE: 

• 2 years recruiting experience, clinical setting preferred.
• 3 years 'human resources, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.

SALARY: $50,000-$58,000 depending on experience

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Employee discount program
• Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs
• Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts
• 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute