Salary: $63,650.73 - $108,206.24 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 27-00905
Department: MH Substance Abuse & Developmental Services
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 121
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.Introduction The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Recruitment Specialist. In this role, you will work with trusted and reputable teams that have a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports.
We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters.
Job Summary As a member of the HR Team for the MHSADS Department, the Recruitment Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on HR & Recruitment policies, best practices, and resources while supporting hiring managers across the department going through the recruitment process for a wide variety of positions.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Collaborate and support hiring managers with posting job advertisements, screening applicants, providing guidance on interview questions, actively participating in both virtual and in-person panel interviews, candidate selection, extending offers, and otherwise applying best recruitment practices.
- Provide day-to-day support and guidance to MHSADS managers, employees, and candidates regarding recruitment processes and other HR needs.
- Facilitate and manage the Department's full life cycle recruitment activities and requisitions within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Work with Department Leadership to identify and implement effective recruitment strategies aligned with the organization's Mission, Values, and Culture.
- Serve as a MHSADS Department HR Liaison with County HR, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with members of the County HR department.
- Ensures County and MHSADS recruitment policies and procedures are adhered to as well as Federal and State fair hiring practices.
- Process Employee Actions and ensure that all applicable paperwork is completed and processed into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and one (1) year of professional level experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in recruitment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Prefer exceptional communication and organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple on-going projects.
- Prior experience in a behavioral health and/or local government setting.
- Human Resources professional certification.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test. Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.
Must be willing to travel to other MHSADS offices located in Leesburg and Sterling for in-person interviews.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. T
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Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours. 01
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