Human Resources Specialist at Montgomery County; MD Government

Position: Human Resources Specialist at Montgomery County (MD) Government

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These positions may be filled at any of the following levels:

Human Resources Specialist I, Grade N18:
The anticipated salary range for this position if filled at this level is $60,513 - $78,280

Human Resources Specialist II, Grade N22: The anticipated salary range for this position if filled at this level is $71,426 - $100,289

WHO WE ARE

Do you want to make a real difference in your community? The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our Recruitment & Selection team. We play a vital role in attracting top talent to serve our 1 million+ residents, ensuring we have the best and brightest public servants.

At OHR, we’re more than just HR – we’re strategic partners dedicated to fostering a thriving workforce of 10,000 employees. We handle everything from recruitment and selection to benefits administration, performance management, professional development, and employee wellness programs. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures.

Join OHR’s Recruitment & Selection Dream Team and make a real impact on our vibrant and growing community.

Make a Difference Every Day

Your work directly impacts Montgomery County by attracting top talent to serve our residents.

Collaboration is Key

We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where you can learn and grow alongside passionate colleagues.

REACH for the Top

Our core values of Results, Empowerment, Agility, Collaboration, and Human-centricity guide everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing

OHR is seeking driven, enthusiastic, customer‑centric, and self‑motivated Human Resources Specialists (Recruiters) to join OHR’s Recruitment and Selection Team. This team is dedicated to advancing the mission of Montgomery County by facilitating an equitable recruitment and screening process resulting in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Recruiters work in partnership with County leaders to actively seek out and court candidates, develop candidate pipelines and improve the recruitment and selection process for both candidates and hiring managers.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and devise winning recruitment strategies.
• Managing the full life‑cycle recruitment process for positions in assigned business units.
• Developing and executing innovative recruiting and sourcing strategies, including the usage of social media, web searches, referrals, and industry‑specific sources, to ensure a pipeline of highly qualified talent.
• Proactively developing pipelines of qualified candidates, in advance of need.
• Guiding candidates and hiring managers through the interview process, keeping everyone informed.
• Regularly updating hiring managers and others regarding the status of onboarding activities.
• Developing, delivering, and supporting training for relevant staffing activities.
• Creating and maintaining best practices for recruitment and diverse talent sourcing.
• Reviewing salary requirements and negotiating salary offers with applicants.
• Facilitating the delivery of an exceptional customer and applicant experience.
• Providing guidance and advice on recruitment policies, best practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.

To perform the job successfully, candidates should have:

• A knack for clear communication and a "can‑do" attitude when it comes to finding talent.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative culture to deliver a high‑quality talent sourcing program.
• Experience utilizing job boards and social media sourcing tools.
• Experience conducting outreach, hosting community events, and networking with colleges, universities, professional and other organizations to recruit candidates.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have the ability to travel to various locations throughout the County.
• The Office of Human Resources offers a hybrid work environment that allows for some telework opportunity.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public…