Job Description - Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment (26141741)
Position Title:
Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment - (26141741)
As a recruiter, you will help ensure Montana's state health care facilities have the staff they need to provide safe, stable, and compassionate care. You'll focus on high‑impact roles at Montana State Hospital and other facilities, partnering closely with managers and Human Resources to bring great people into these critical positions.
The first review of the required documents will be July 27, 2026, with regular reviews after this date. This position will remain open until filled with an anticipated hire date of August 24th or September 8th.
Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.
Cover Letter.
Three Professional References.
If the required documents are not submitted, your application will not be reviewed. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An employee new to the State of Montana will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check, including the Child Protection Services registry.
The listed wage includes the statutory increase effective June 28, 2026.
Why Work for DPHHS:
DPHHS offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, DPHHS seeks employees who are passionate about customer service and committed to the mission: Serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, and well-being, and empower independence.
Benefits of working for DPHHS:
Work/life balance.
Family-friendly policies.
Dedicated and caring colleagues.
Health coverage.
Retirement plans.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year).
Opportunities and room for professional growth.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.
This position may be eligible for partial teleworking within the State of Montana, based on supervisor approval and state policy.
This position is in Helena, MT. Helena exists as a crossroads between past and present, tame and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. It is a place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul, stroll through the charming downtown, and enjoy breweries with breathtaking views all on the same day. Learn more by visiting helenamt.com.
Job Overview:
This position focuses on full‑cycle recruitment and onboarding for DPHHS health care facilities across Montana, with particular emphasis on hard‑to‑fill, high‑impact roles at Montana State Hospital and other facility‑based positions. In addition to managing postings, screening applicants, scheduling and participating in interviews, selections, and processing new hire paperwork, this role supports position classification, compensation review, recruitment‑related policies, procedures, and data tracking to strengthen hiring practices statewide. While the role requires a foundational knowledge of ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Compensation to ensure compliance, these are not active functional areas for the position.
Because health care facility recruitment directly affects service delivery, staffing stability, and patient care environments, this position has a high level of visibility and impact. In this high-impact role, you will be a partner to facility leadership, hiring managers, and Human Resources to support recruitment, hiring processes, and workforce visibility for some of the department's most operationally important positions.
What You Will Do
You will partner with Human Resources, facility leadership, and department leadership to:
Lead health care facility recruitment efforts by coordinating recruitment strategies, candidate outreach, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and hiring support for facility-based positions across Montana.
Support hard-to-fill and high-priority hiring needs by helping managers identify recruitment challenges, improve hiring processes, and streamline the time-to-hire for applicants.
Strengthen consistency and recruitment practices by supporting tools, communications, workflows, and process improvements that improve hiring outcomes across health care facilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required for the first day of work:
Analytical and solution-focused - Able to identify recruitment challenges, spot patterns, and recommend process improvements.
Strong communicator - Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with applicants, managers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Relationship-builder - Develops and maintains productive working relationships across multiple facilities, hiring managers, and HR partners.
Self-directed and adaptable - Works proactively, manages competing priorities, and responds well to changing staffing needs and urgent hiring demands.
Detail-oriented and organized - Maintains accurate records, follows up consistently, and tracks recruitment data carefully.
Technically proficient - Learns and uses recruiting, HR, and reporting systems effectively.
Customer-service oriented - Provides responsive, professional support to applicants, managers, and internal partners.
Professional and discreet - Handles sensitive information appropriately and maintains sound judgment in challenging situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in a related field such as human resources, business or public administration, psychology, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field.
Three years of job-related experience working in a professional office environment, with an emphasis on recruitment. Relevant experience may include recruitment, staffing, onboarding, customer service, reporting, workforce coordination, health care operations support, or similar work involving communication, organization, and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
Health care facility or clinical environment experience
State of Montana position classification certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Other combinations of education and experience that clearly demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role may be considered. If you do not have a traditional HR or business degree but have developed comparable skills through work experience, training, or education, you are encouraged to describe that in your application materials.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $
33.05 - 34.05 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type
: Standard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location
: Helena
Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: 000 - None
Posting Date
: Jul 3, 2026, 1:51:48 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)
: Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Rob Bird | Contact Email: hhshumanresources@mt.gov | Contact Phone: (406) 444-3136 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency''s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.