Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior Talent Acquisition Specialist
July 2025For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, co-occurring substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”

POSITION: WCMHS invites candidates committed to excellence in talent acquisition and seeking to contribute within a mission-driven organization to apply for the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. As an essential organizational partner, this role provides leadership and support for agency-wide recruitment and hiring initiatives, ensuring these processes reflect our mission, values, and commitment to excellence. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist also contributes to a broad range of HR functions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational objectives and values.
• Advising and supporting program and departmental hiring teams within a hybrid/de-centralized hiring framework.
• Coordinating and leading recruitment efforts for executive and senior-level administrative positions.
• Supervising talent acquisition support staff.
• Implementing and utilizing applicant tracking systems and platforms; developing and maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Partnering with external recruiters and other talent acquisition service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years or more of progressive experience in managing full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; and experience staff or leading recruitment teams. Candidates with a comparable combination of experience, education, and training providing the knowledge and skills required for the position are also encouraged to apply.

Required knowledge, skills, and competencies for the position include:

• Dedication to promoting inclusion and diversity within the workforce.
• Exceptional customer service orientation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain organized, efficient systems and processes.
• Fundamental understanding of core HR functions, compliance, employee benefits, and employment laws, with the capacity to learn and apply new information.
• Proficiency in utilizing ATS and HRIS and in applying technology to work processes.
• Outstanding organizational, assessment, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment in challenging situations and a solutions-oriented mindset in addressing conflicts and challenges.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of pay of $33.65 ($70,000 annualized) and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match. WCMHS also offers educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.

TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter required) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-301-3111.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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