Healthcare Recruitment Consultant

Agency Adult Correction Division Human Resources Job Classification Title Agency HR Consultant II (NS) Position Number 60069267 Grade NC15 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work We're seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused talent acquisition professional, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant with experience recruiting specialized healthcare talent. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who excels at building partnerships, developing innovative recruitment initiatives, leveraging data and technology, and driving workforce solutions that attract top talent, for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. This is more than recruiting. You'll build partnerships with universities, nursing programs, professional associations, healthcare organizations, and clinical partners to develop long-term talent pipelines that strengthen healthcare delivery across correctional facilities statewide. If you're passionate about workforce development, healthcare recruiting, and making a meaningful impact on public service, we'd love to hear from you. What Makes This Position Unique: This is a strategic recruitment role—not a traditional recruiter position. You'll have the opportunity to: • Build statewide healthcare talent pipelines. • Develop internship and clinical placement programs. • Partner directly with healthcare executives and educational institutions. • Influence recruitment strategy for one of North Carolina's largest public employers. • Improve access to healthcare by helping recruit professionals who serve incarcerated populations across the state. What You'll Do: As the Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, you will serve as the agency's primary healthcare recruitment strategist by: • Developing innovative recruitment strategies to attract top healthcare talent statewide. • Building partnerships with colleges, universities, nursing schools, residency programs, and professional organizations. • Coordinating clinical affiliations, internships, student placements, and healthcare pipeline programs. • Planning and attending healthcare career fairs, hiring events, conferences, and networking opportunities. • Creating sustainable recruitment initiatives focused on physicians, nursing, behavioral health, dentistry, and allied health professions. • Collaborating with facility leadership, Human Resources, and Comprehensive Health Services to improve hiring outcomes. • Utilizing recruitment metrics, workforce analytics, and applicant tracking systems to drive data-informed decisions. • Supporting digital recruitment marketing campaigns alongside Communications and Marketing. • Managing specialized recruitment projects designed to improve healthcare staffing across North Carolina. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $55,221-$96,639 The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Demonstrated experience developing healthcare recruitment strategies or talent pipelines for clinical roles, such as nursing, behavioral health, physicians, dentistry, or other health professions. Proven experience building partnerships and collaborating with educational institutions or healthcare organizations, such as universities, nursing programs, residency programs, or professional associations. Documented experience using recruitment technology, workforce analytics, or applicant tracking systems to guide recruitment strategy. Experience coordinating specialized recruitment initiatives, such as clinical placements, internships, student rotations, or healthcare pipeline programs. Demonstrated experience leading others throughout the recruitment process. Necessary Special Qualifications:   Must have a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle. This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. This is a  full-time position  (40 hours per week) with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DAC:  https://www.dac.nc.gov/ . DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our ag