Talent Acquisition Specialist

$75,679 - $101,533/Yr

City Of Corvallis - Corvallis, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Corvallis, OR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for the City of Corvallis. This role involves managing the recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements while fostering an equitable hiring environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment and selection process.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to ensure accurate job descriptions and hiring requirements.
• Identifies core competencies of the position and develops recruitment strategy for each requisition.
• Develops job announcements and other advertising materials including brochures, notifications, and postings.
• Coordinates and attends in-person and virtual career fairs and other recruiting events.
• Sources qualified candidates through networking, website postings, social media, and other innovative methods.
• Acts as the system administrator for the recruitment management and onboarding systems.
• Maintains, develops, and updates systems, trains users, and initiates and updates user access.
• Manages and tracks the recruitment and onboarding lifecycle including applicant data, requisitions, applications, and new hire tasks.
• Produces various metrics and reports related to recruitment activities.
• Screens applications for minimum qualifications and refers qualified applicants to hiring managers.
• Coordinates, leads, and participates on interview panels.
• Prepares interview materials including interview questions and evaluation sheets.
• Coordinates new hire orientation and onboarding program, ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Maintains confidential applicant and employee records in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human resources, public administration, organizational development, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of professional human resource experience in sourcing, recruiting, and selection.
• Three years of computer experience using HR Management Software and proficiently using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with innovative recruitment methods and tools.
• Knowledge of applicable laws including EEO, Veterans Preference, and Equal Pay.
• Demonstrable commitment to sustainability and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.