Human Resources Generalist - Recruiting

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners • Citrus County, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources Generalist (Recruiting) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive recruitment and onboarding activities to meet the County’s staffing needs. The role supports hiring managers throughout the full hiring cycle, ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies, maintains recruitment systems and documentation. The location of this position is Lecanto, Florida. Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Five (5) years of progressive and relevant experience ( HR/ recruiting/talent acquisition ) directly related to the duties specified or relevant field.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must have strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or similar human resources professional certification preferred.
• Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the full-cycle recruitment process and serve as a consultant to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, applicant processing, and candidate selection.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop interview questions.
• Screen and evaluate applicants.
• Conduct phone screens and participate in interview panels; provide recommendations for hire or non-selection and ensure required approvals are obtained.
• Ensure all applicants are properly notified of non-selection once a final candidate has been chosen.
• Collect and maintain interview documentation, including interview questions and notes, to ensure compliance with record retention and Veterans’ Preference requirements.
• Maintain and updates job descriptions, collaborating with department and division leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment with current job duties.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging recruitment technologies and implement best practices to improve hiring outcomes.
• Coordinate the offer and pre-employment process, including preparation of offer letters, initiation of background and reference checks, and scheduling of post-offer physical and drug screening.
• Perform onboarding functions, including scheduling start dates, preparing departments and new hires for first day activities, assigning onboarding documents, updating system statuses, and assigning required training.
• Maintain applicant tracking system.
• Develop and deliver training manuals and provide onboarding and refresher training for system users.
• Ensure accuracy of recruitment statistics and prepare monthly and annual recruitment KPI reports.
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events; oversee management of recruitment promotional materials.
• Cultivate and nurture our relationships with CareerSource and local educational institutions.
• Serve as backup for, receiving, processing, and tracking volunteer applications.
• Serve as back up for performing data entry into payroll system and processing I-9s and E-Verify for all new hires.
• Perform other duties as required.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Benefits

• Details regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits
• Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED