Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager (40 hr.) Main Library

$66,186 - $86,736/Yr

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

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About the position

The Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager at the Columbus Metropolitan Library is responsible for managing the full-cycle talent acquisition process. This includes developing and implementing recruiting processes, overseeing applicant flow, screening, interviewing, and selection to enhance the library's recruiting efforts. The role also involves collaborating with hiring managers, managing relationships with external vendors, and ensuring compliance with diversity and inclusion practices in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process.
• Develop and implement recruiting processes and procedures including sourcing, applicant flow, screening, interviewing, background checks, references, and selection.
• Review internal and external resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Pre-screen candidates and manage all communication with them.
• Provide complete and accurate information to candidates about the library culture and values.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with multiple recruiting resources and vendors to identify and recruit a diverse candidate pool.
• Lead and participate in employment events and career fairs, utilizing social media and job boards for sourcing candidates.
• Use a diversity and inclusion lens to enhance talent acquisition practices.
• Innovate practices to be compliant and add value to the recruitment process.
• Facilitate education of hiring managers in effective interviewing and selection processes.
• Participate in onboarding, new staff orientation, mentoring, and career pathing programs.
• Manage and approve new job descriptions and updates in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Collaborate on offers of employment, including benefits and compensation.
• Oversee the Recruiting and Staffing Associate and partner with Volunteer Services.
• Partner with Finance in developing the annual workforce plan and position control process.
• Support compensation philosophy and ensure fair pay practices.
• Track and analyze recruiting performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare and manage the Talent Acquisition budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5-7 years of recruiting experience, including experience with online applicant databases.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.
• Knowledgeable in full lifecycle recruiting components including sourcing, qualifying, and legal compliance.
• Experience with a broad range of recruiting methodologies.
• Polished written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and flexible to stay ahead of talent trends.
• Ability to effectively present in various formal settings.
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with diverse individuals.
• Uses diplomacy and tact in high tension situations.
• Ability to operate library technology and job-related equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness