Recruitment & Development Specialist

Worcester Housing Authority

. Own the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions, from hiring-manager intake through accepted offer .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, while effectively managing relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Proficient in creating recruitment strategies and marketing materials to attract top talent.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentCandidate SourcingApplicant Tracking SystemsInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Candidate ScreeningTalent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesInterview CoordinationOnboarding Activities

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHRIS PlatformsADP

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesRecruitment MarketingCareer FairsCommunity OutreachEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions, from hiring-manager intake through accepted offer
Partner with Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs, create recruitment toolkits with interview guides and assessment tools, update job descriptions, and develop recruitment strategies
Post job opportunities, review applications and resumes daily, and identify qualified candidates
Conduct initial candidate interviews and maintain candidate outreach and engagement, targeting approximately 20–30 candidate conversations per week based on hiring volume
Source passive candidates through professional networks, online platforms, referrals, and other recruitment channels
Present qualified candidates to Hiring Managers and coordinate interviews
Maintain timely communication with candidates and managers throughout selection
Prepare and extend employment offers in coordination with HR leadership and maintain candidate engagement through the employee's start date
Coordinate union job postings and bidding processes, internal promotions, transfers, and other employee movement
Create recruitment marketing materials with HR and Marketing & Communications teams
Coordinate preboarding and onboarding activities with new employees, Hiring Managers, and internal departments
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for incoming employees from offer acceptance through initial onboarding
Facilitate designated portions of New Employee Orientation and present HR and organizational information
Lead new-hire check-ins at 1, 3, and 6 months of employment
Provide training and development support to new associates entering the Agency
Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, vocational and technical programs, workforce organizations, and community partners
Represent WHA at career fairs, campus programs, networking events, hiring events, and community outreach activities
Develop and maintain pipelines of entry-level, emerging, and passive talent
Perform similar job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, Human Resources, or a related field, with demonstrated experience supporting full-cycle recruitment
Experience conducting candidate screening interviews, evaluating qualifications, and presenting candidates to Hiring Managers
Demonstrated ability to proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships with candidates, Hiring Managers, employees, and external partners
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
Comfortable presenting information to groups and representing the organization at career fairs, networking events, and other external recruitment activities
Strong attention to detail and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with applicant tracking systems and/or HRIS platforms; ADP experience preferred but not required
Must have valid driver's license
Ability to occasionally travel locally to various WHA properties around Worcester, MA and to career fairs, colleges, community organizations, and other recruitment events
Ability to perform work in a professional office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms
Ability to occasionally stand or walk for extended periods while attending recruitment and outreach events
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and transport recruitment materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds