Temporary Recruitment Specialist, Human Resources

ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

Position Summary

The Temporary Recruitment Specialist provides essential specialized recruitment, candidate screening, and full-cycle hiring support to the Department of Human Resources, ensuring a seamless talent acquisition process and exceptional customer service to hiring managers, HR colleagues, applicants, and candidates. Responsibilities include conducting recruitment consultations with hiring managers in the Divisions of the Deputy Superintendent, Finance, and Operations, creating job announcements, posting and screening positions, and hiring candidates. The position may also include opportunities to post and screen positions for other Central Office divisions as needed.

This assignment will begin in November 2026 and will end on or before January 31, 2027. This is a hybrid role, up to 30 hours per week, with one (1) day per week in person at Central Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct recruitment consultations with hiring managers across the Divisions of the Deputy Superintendent, Finance, and Operations.
• Create job announcements, post open positions, and manage candidate screenings.
• Manage the full-cycle hiring process to ensure a seamless candidate experience from application to hire.
• Provide high-quality customer service and clear communication to hiring managers, HR colleagues, applicants, and candidates.
• Post and screen positions for other Central Office divisions as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ of recruitment experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS systems such as Workday
• Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced work environment

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Compensation

This is a temporary position. The hourly rate of pay is $40.00/hour.

Benefits

HCPSS offers Sick and Safe Leave for eligible temporary employees. Additional information can be located on the HCPSS Website for temporary employees. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Julia Bialeski at julia_bialeski@hcpss.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Us

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.