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Recruitment & Retention Supervisor

Vermont Department of Corrections

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Location
Waterbury, VT
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Job overview

The Vermont Department of Corrections’ Recruitment and Retention Supervisor leads recruitment and retention efforts, supervises coordinators, and directs facility-based recruitment specialists. The role manages background investigations and projects, develops recruitment and onboarding strategies, and tracks retention. It works with DOC managers and state human resources teams, has broad impact on department culture, and requires minimal direction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recruitment StrategySocial Media OutreachMessaging and BrandingOnboardingApplicant OutreachRetention TrackingBackground InvestigationsExit InterviewsStay Interviews

Qualifications

Associate Degree or High School Diploma2+ Years HR or Recruiting Experience1+ Year Supervisory Experience3+ Years HR or Recruiting Experience2+ Years Supervisory ExperienceBackground InvestigationPrivate Transportation Available

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1432654 DOC's Recruitment and Retention Supervisor position will work closely with VT DOC managers, The Department of Human Resources Recruiting and Field Operations and reports to the Deputy Director of the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance (OPSC). The Recruitment and Retention supervisor adhere to the mission of DOC by supporting safe and secure prisons along with the supervision of offenders in Vermont communities. \ This position supervises the recruitment and retention coordinators, oversees all background investigations and the management of projects connected to recruitment and retention of staff and creates solutions to increase recruitment and retention efforts. The Recruitment and Retention Supervisor is responsible for the training and direction of the facility-based recruitment specialists. Work will focus on the management of recruitment strategies, social media outreach and messaging/branding, onboarding strategies, applicant outreach, retention tracking, enhanced background investigations, exit interviews, stay interviews and developing a system in line with corrections best practices to recruit, develop, and retain the best possible candidates for our jobs. This work has a high-level impact on the overall Department culture and must be done with minimal direction. If you would like more information about this position, please contact . Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Environmental Factors Work is performed in a standard office setting. Significant travel is anticipated for which private means of transportation must be available. Work outside of normal work schedule is required. There may be considerable interaction with a variety of publics and strong difference of opinion may be encountered. Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree AND two (2) years or more of experience as a human resources generalist or as a recruiter/ talent acquisition specialist; including or supplemented by one (1) or more years of experience supervising employees. OR High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience as a human resources generalist or as a recruiter/ talent acquisition specialist; including or supplemented by two (2) or more years of experience supervising employees. DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history. Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting. Special Requirements Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applic ble to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights. Total Compensation As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition Reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

How this job compares

Set against the 5,954 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$95–139K/yr2,899 salary ranges
  • US median$23–28/hr725 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,239 postings).
Education
1,560 of the 5,954 open Human Resources jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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