Talent Acquisition & Compensation Specialist

$57,000 - $65,000/Yr

Board Of County Commissioners - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Wichita, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

This position is focused on full-cycle recruitment and support for the Classification & Compensation division within the Human Resources department. The role involves collaborating with various county departments to develop effective recruitment strategies, conducting interviews, and managing compensation reviews to ensure equity and compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping people and building relationships, contributing to a high-performing team that serves the community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with county departments to understand needs and develop successful recruitment and compensation strategies.
• Build job descriptions and job postings and recommend external advertisement resources.
• Review applicant resumes to determine the best fit for positions and conduct phone screens with qualified candidates.
• Participate in interview panels for high-level and priority positions.
• Assist departments with strategic workforce planning and organizational design projects.
• Represent Sarasota County at career fairs and community outreach events to enhance employment opportunity awareness.
• Identify and implement streamlined procedures for the county's applicant tracking and onboarding system.
• Support and onboard external candidates and internal job changes with background checks and verifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Three years of professional-level related experience in HR for Tier II; six years for Tier III, including recruitment, advertising, and sourcing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with classification and compensation including conducting salary surveys and assigning appropriate pay levels.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Wellness program with free gyms at multiple locations
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 16 paid vacation days in the first year.