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 at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services plays a crucial role in supporting the state's leading industry by managing recruitment and selection processes. This position involves collaborating with HR teams and hiring managers to develop effective recruiting strategies, ensuring a high-quality hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers. The role also includes salary administration and maintaining the applicant tracking system, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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 recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Post job vacancies and screen applications using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Maintain the applicant tracking system, NEOGOV, and ensure data accuracy.
• Stay updated on industry trends and job market changes to inform recruitment strategies.

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 experience in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated work experience with recruitment and/or salary administration policies and practices.
• Experience utilizing a Human Resources 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.
• Proven customer service skills in a recruitment context.

Benefits

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