Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., hybrid on-site 2 days, remote 3 days after training period

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Recruiter will utilize all available resources such as applicant tracking software, HRIS, databases, spreadsheets, vacancy reports, previous job postings, etc. to achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating candidates while working in a team environment and reporting directly to his/her designated supervisor. The recruiter will engage in open, honest and transparent communication with supervisor, team members, job candidates, and management.

The deadline to submit an application for this position is June 6^th, 2025.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 1 - 2 years of related experience, and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer 1 - 2 years of recruiting experience in behavioral health or healthcare field.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to conduct different types of interviews, i.e. structured, behavioral based, competency based, etc. via telephone and in-person; strong sales and presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to develop and generate reports relevant to recruitment, retention and other HR metrics; ability to utilize HRIS and ATS software; ability to work on multiple tasks & projects at the same time, while maintaining focus and discipline to meet deadlines; strong knowledge of social media for recruitment, branding, sourcing and hiring activities; ability to work independently, as well as work as part of a team.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed, and must be willing to work beyond 40 hours per week. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide administrative support at other locations, as well as attend career fairs. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.  If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).