CDOC - Human Resources Specialist III (CAREER)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Corrections’ Office of Human Resources is hiring a Human Resources Specialist III for its CAREER (Cultivating Advocacy, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, and Retention) team. The team develops recruitment and retention strategies, identifies and recruits candidates for department vacancies, and supports HR analysts in consulting with customers across the organization. The role works in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment focused on diversity, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, excellence, integrity, respect, and continuous process improvement.

The position develops and implements recruitment strategies for routine and hard-to-fill roles, promotes careers through social media and other channels, builds candidate pipelines, and establishes partnerships with workforce centers, educational institutions, trade and professional schools, and military transition specialists. It also supports retention and engagement activities, monitors labor-market and compensation trends, researches recruitment trends, tracks and reports recruiting activity, coordinates events and communications, and follows up with managers to evaluate recruiting effectiveness. The role contributes to the department’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan and integrates EDI principles into recruitment and selection.

The position is open only to Colorado residents. After an initial training period, it is eligible for flexible work arrangements involving a hybrid schedule, with work from home and in-office work at a satellite location or headquarters. Frequent travel throughout Colorado and occasional out-of-state travel are required; duties may sometimes take place outside normal business hours. Applicants must complete the department’s six-week Basic Training and meet the physical, screening, and other conditions of employment described in the posting.

Requirements

• Six years of relevant human resources experience emphasizing recruitment and retention; less-than-full-time experience is prorated; or a combination of accredited college education and relevant experience in recruiting, marketing, human resources, or a related occupation totaling six years.
• Skill in planning and coordinating recruitment initiatives, including hiring events, virtual job fairs, facility tours, and presentations.
• Skill sourcing active and passive candidates through databases, internet resources, networking platforms, job fairs, and advertisements, and building candidate pools for routine and hard-to-fill positions.
• Hands-on experience managing official social media accounts for an agency or hiring authority, creating written and visual content, and maintaining story banks.
• Demonstrated ability to use graphic software and web-based applications to create accurate recruitment materials, flyers, graphics, and visual media.
• Knowledge and skill integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into recruitment strategies and candidate selection practices.
• Adaptability to reach diverse audiences; flexibility and self-motivation; creativity and innovation; and a self-directed, resourceful, detail-oriented approach.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategies, compensation trends, and workforce trends.
• Proficiency with a variety of graphic software and web-based applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate and develop professional partnerships.
• Colorado residency at the time of application.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age and a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, maintained in accordance with state driving standards.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; the department cannot provide H-1B sponsorship.
• Successful completion of all modules of the six-week CDOC Basic Training, including reading comprehension, competency assessments, and written and practical defensive-tactics exams.
• Physical ability to complete defensive-tactics activities and perform the physical functions described in the posting, including controlling or restraining people and defending oneself or others.
• Ability to see and hear to observe, address, and respond to potential safety and security breaches.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work various shifts, including days, afternoons, graveyards, and rotating schedules, as stated in the conditions of employment.
• Successful medical screening, tuberculosis screening, background investigation, and drug testing; passing random drug screenings during employment.
• No felony convictions within the categories stated in the posting, and satisfaction of the department’s stated restrictions concerning sexual abuse or misconduct involving offenders or residents.
• Ability to work in environments with fluctuating noise and temperatures, potentially outdoors in inclement weather or in concrete-floor and concrete-wall settings.
• Ability to communicate by speaking, listening, or signaling and to work with people of diverse backgrounds and with a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience leveraging social media and analytics tools.
• Experience with retention strategies or efforts and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience gathering, compiling, and reporting complex recruiting and onboarding statistics.
• Experience coordinating equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
• Proven experience positively branding organizations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the CDOC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan by implementing EDI principles in recruitment and selection practices.
• Promote CDOC careers through social media, virtual events, in-person events, and other channels.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs and hiring goals for routine and hard-to-fill positions.
• Provide innovative recruitment and retention strategies using technology and other approaches.
• Research recruitment trends, measure results, and oversee relevant data.
• Assist with developing, coordinating, and recommending workflow improvements for the program or section.
• Monitor compensation and job-market trends to inform recruitment and retention efforts locally and nationwide.
• Coordinate information and materials—including publications, presentations, reports, brochures, and letters—to support internal and external recruitment and retention activities.
• Build networking partnerships with workforce centers, colleges, universities, trade and professional schools, and military transition specialists.
• Develop pipelines and pools of qualified candidates before vacancies arise, particularly for continuous job postings.
• Tailor the department’s advertised benefits and other employment features to appeal to modern workers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive system for tracking recruiting efforts, status, contacts, events, and resources.
• Address the department’s staffing needs while considering long-term talent strategy and retention.
• Follow up regularly with managers to assess the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
• Develop professional presentations and training related to recruiting.
• Plan and coordinate recruitment initiatives such as hiring events, facility tours, and presentations.
• Travel frequently throughout Colorado and occasionally outside the state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.

What This Job Offers

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