Recruiting Specialist | Talent Acquisition

Arizona Public Service•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. At APS, we're committed to building a workforce that powers Arizona's future. As a Recruiting Specialist, you'll play a key role in connecting talented individuals with opportunities that make a difference. This position supports our mission by ensuring we attract and hire exceptional people who share our values of safety, reliability, and affordability.

Requirements

Recruiting experience in high-volume or entry-level hiring environments.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills to connect with candidates and internal stakeholders.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Tech-savvy, comfortable using applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.
Team player with a proactive mindset, eager to contribute to projects and continuous improvement.
Union recruiting experience.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of four (4) years relevant work experience in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related area.
PLUS minimum of one (1) year of human resource experience is required.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and deliver effective recruiting strategies.
Source and engage candidates through proactive outreach and pipeline development for entry-level and high-volume roles.
Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from posting jobs to extending offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Coordinate interviews and onboarding activities, supporting smooth transitions for new hires.
Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements to enhance talent acquisition efforts.
Consults with hiring leaders and human resource professionals to develop hiring strategies and plans that support workforce needs.
Creatively source high caliber candidates by maximizing sourcing strategies.
Reviews / screens resumes and presents top candidates to hiring leaders.
Manages candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle while ensuring a positive end-to-end experience.
Partners with TA leadership to effectively monitor, track and trend metrics and KPIs related to assigned roles.
Coordinates and attends recruiting events including job fairs, open houses, college fairs and community networking sessions.
Adheres to all established practices and standards while ensuring compliance with all Federal and State laws. APS policies, and procedures
Completes assigned work in applicant tracking system to ensure requisition and candidate activity is reflected accurately.
Initiates and drives special projects to elevate the recruiting process and implement creative methods to find and place top tier candidates.