Human Resources Recruiter - Generalist

City of Norman, OK•Norman, OK

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About The Position

Please Click Here to Apply! Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in HR or related experience and a minimum of three years of experience in general office practices, procedures, and equipment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of personal computer, internet, and Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access. Oral and written communication ability equivalent to that normally acquired through two years continuing education and significant administrative experience is required. Office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment, including personal and networked computers. Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. Basic knowledge of Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Bookkeeping and standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Skills: Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service. Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines. Strong recruitment and talent acquisition skills, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination. Basic understanding of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans) and the ability to explain options and assist employees with routine enrollment and eligibility questions. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and follow through with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear and concise reports and correspondence. Ability to type accurately at a rate of 60 net words per minute. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Effective interpersonal skills for interacting courteously and professionally with the public, department heads, coworkers, and other City staff. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping and data verification. Solid mathematical aptitude for data and record verification. Mental and Physical Abilities: Ability to maintain positive and professional interactions with coworkers, other departments, and the public when exchanging or obtaining information. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in resolving issues and responding to customer inquiries. Capacity to follow oral and written instructions, and to use resourcefulness and tact in problem-solving situations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Physical ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds (approximately 5-10% of work time). Strong attention to detail and concentration despite frequent interruptions. Reliable and punctual attendance. Essential Functions: Greets visitors, answers phones, screens calls, and provides information regarding departmental services in a professional and courteous manner. Provides information to applicants regarding job vacancies, qualifications, and application procedures. Assists with the full recruitment cycle, including posting vacancies, screening applicants, conducting reference checks, scheduling interviews, and preparing employment offers. Administers applicant testing to assess qualifications. Supports onboarding and orientation for new hires; updates and maintains personnel records. Conducts or assists with background checks for selected candidates. Provides employees with basic information about City benefits and assists with open enrollment and general benefits inquiries. Maintains current knowledge of City employment policies and human resources best practices. Represents the City at job fairs and community events to promote employment opportunities. Maintains applicant data and EEO statistics in compliance with City and federal requirements. Manages both manual and electronic filing and recordkeeping systems; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence. Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail; performs general clerical support as needed to ensure department efficiency. Performs other duties as assigned to support the operations of the Human Resources Department. Examples of Other Major Responsibilities: Receives, date-stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming mail. Assists with general administrative duties required for the department's daily operations. Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR or related experience and a minimum of three years of experience in general office practices, procedures, and equipment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Extensive knowledge of personal computer, internet, and Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Oral and written communication ability equivalent to that normally acquired through two years continuing education and significant administrative experience is required.
Office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment, including personal and networked computers.
Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Basic knowledge of Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Bookkeeping and standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service.
Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Strong recruitment and talent acquisition skills, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
Basic understanding of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans) and the ability to explain options and assist employees with routine enrollment and eligibility questions.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and follow through with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear and concise reports and correspondence.
Ability to type accurately at a rate of 60 net words per minute.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Effective interpersonal skills for interacting courteously and professionally with the public, department heads, coworkers, and other City staff.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping and data verification.
Solid mathematical aptitude for data and record verification.
Ability to maintain positive and professional interactions with coworkers, other departments, and the public when exchanging or obtaining information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in resolving issues and responding to customer inquiries.
Capacity to follow oral and written instructions, and to use resourcefulness and tact in problem-solving situations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds (approximately 5-10% of work time).
Strong attention to detail and concentration despite frequent interruptions.
Reliable and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

Greets visitors, answers phones, screens calls, and provides information regarding departmental services in a professional and courteous manner.
Provides information to applicants regarding job vacancies, qualifications, and application procedures.
Assists with the full recruitment cycle, including posting vacancies, screening applicants, conducting reference checks, scheduling interviews, and preparing employment offers.
Administers applicant testing to assess qualifications.
Supports onboarding and orientation for new hires; updates and maintains personnel records.
Conducts or assists with background checks for selected candidates.
Provides employees with basic information about City benefits and assists with open enrollment and general benefits inquiries.
Maintains current knowledge of City employment policies and human resources best practices.
Represents the City at job fairs and community events to promote employment opportunities.
Maintains applicant data and EEO statistics in compliance with City and federal requirements.
Manages both manual and electronic filing and recordkeeping systems; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence.
Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail; performs general clerical support as needed to ensure department efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the operations of the Human Resources Department.
Receives, date-stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming mail.
Assists with general administrative duties required for the department's daily operations.
Performs related work as assigned.