Recruitment/HR Specialist

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority•Kansas City, MO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruitment/HR Specialist coordinates and executes the full recruitment process while ensuring compliance with company policies, applicable employment laws, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The role supports hiring managers in identifying and selecting qualified candidates and promotes fair and equitable hiring practices consistent with organizational standards and contractual obligations. The position works in a normal office environment and may also require attendance at meetings or events in public and at all RideKC locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional abnormal hours required for specific events and to reach all employees. Occasional travel within the metropolitan area may be required. The work is generally sedentary and relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or work experience.
2–5 years of experience in recruitment or human resources.
General understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance standards.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of general human resources functions.
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Exposure to recruitment workflows and/or applicant tracking systems.
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment; HRIS systems; and human resources practices and regulations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, adapt to changing tasks, and manage projects by assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Occasional travel within the metropolitan area may be required.
Occasional abnormal working hours are required for specific events and to reach all employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a unionized or public-sector environment.
Familiarity with HR compliance, including recruiting and benefits regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and develop accurate job descriptions and postings.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable employment laws and CBA provisions.
Coordinate internal postings and transfers in accordance with CBA seniority and bid procedures.
Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process to support a positive candidate experience.
Represent the organization at job fairs, community events, and outreach programs to attract diverse talent.
Plan and organize internal hiring events, including interview days and job fairs hosted at KCATA.
Guide managers and employees on recruitment and onboarding procedures.
Support consistency and fairness in hiring practices while adhering to equal employment opportunity standards.
Support recruitment strategy, workforce planning, and process-improvement initiatives.
Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, contractors, vendors, and/or temporary employees.
May assist with collecting data for departmental budget-allocation recommendations and monitor division or program/promotional-level budgets and expenditures.
Use HRIS systems for project management, reporting, process development, updates, and maintenance.
Organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files, meet work schedules and deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, available to eligible employees beginning the first day of the month following employment.
Accrued vacation and sick leave.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Ten paid holidays, plus the employee’s birthday and a floating holiday.
Retirement benefits through a pension plan.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees’ pre-tax out-of-pocket family healthcare and/or dependent care expenses.
Voluntary and supplementary products, including long- and short-term disability and life insurance.
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Free gym memberships at KCMO Community Centers or Planet Fitness.
Employee recognition events.
Health and wellness events.
Tuition reimbursement.