Talent Acquisition Specialist

$34,936 - $61,137/Yr

United States Forest Service

Full-time - Entry Level

1,001-5,000 employees

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the recruitment and selection processes within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This position is responsible for achieving staffing goals, ensuring a high-quality hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The role includes developing recruiting strategies, managing job postings, screening applications, and maintaining the applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and selection processes for assigned divisions.
• Administer salary offers and ensure compliance with salary administration policies.
• Process personnel and organizational management actions within the Integrated HR-Payroll System.
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract candidates.
• Post job vacancies and screen applications in the applicant tracking system, NEOGOV.
• Stay updated on industry trends and job market changes to inform recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with HR team and hiring managers to enhance the hiring process.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Human Resources or a relevant field from an accredited institution and 1 year of experience, or 2 years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated work experience with recruitment and/or salary administration policies and practices.
• Experience utilizing a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) or employee/personnel database.
• Documented experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to establish positive working relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in salary administration within NC State Government.
• HR experience in North Carolina State Government.

Benefits

• Telework options available after training (3 days in office, 2 days teleworking).
• Opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.