Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Central Management Services is hiring a Recruitment Sourcing Specialist for the Division of Statewide Recruitment & Retention. The role identifies and engages potential candidates using targeted research, multiple sourcing channels, and recruitment technology, with a focus on specialized and hard-to-reach talent. The specialist builds and maintains talent pipelines, analyzes market and labor-force data, and advises hiring leaders through evidence-based insights and recruitment strategies. The position also supports and collaborates with other State agencies on recruitment efforts and helps implement new and improve existing recruitment strategies. Under the general direction of the CMS Career Services Manager, the specialist organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates efforts to identify, attract, and develop talent pipelines for positions ranging from entry-level to senior leadership. The role provides direct support for executive and specialized recruitment initiatives, leads recruitment marketing and outreach planning, monitors and analyzes recruitment data and reporting, and provides consultation and guidance on special projects. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the position. The position is based at 401 S Spring St in Springfield, Illinois, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of two to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, and travel may include overnight stays.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in human resources, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.
One year of responsible administrative experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or workforce planning, or completion of an agency-approved professional management training program.
One year of professional experience performing talent sourcing, executive search, recruitment, workforce planning, or talent acquisition for executive-level, highly specialized, or hard-to-fill positions, including identifying and recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing, networking, professional associations, social media platforms, and recruitment technologies for a public or business organization.
One year of professional experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internet search methodologies, and other recruitment technologies.
One year of professional experience developing and maintaining relationships with hiring managers, executives, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.
Complete a background check and disclose criminal history.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, potentially during evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to use agency technology and equipment, such as a mobile phone and laptop, in accordance with information security policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current with relevant industry methods, tools, and topics.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional experience performing talent sourcing, executive search, recruitment, workforce planning, or talent acquisition for executive-level, highly specialized, or hard-to-fill positions, including identifying and recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing, networking, professional associations, social media platforms, and recruitment technologies for a public or business organization.
One year of professional experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internet search methodologies, and other recruitment technologies.
One year of professional experience developing and maintaining relationships with hiring managers, executives, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.
Two years of professional experience conducting talent mapping, competitive workforce analysis, or labor-market intelligence activities.
Working knowledge of Illinois State government hiring practices, Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, or similar public-sector employment practices.

Responsibilities

Organize, plan, execute, control, and evaluate efforts to identify, attract, and develop talent pipelines for roles from entry-level through senior leadership.
Provide direct support for executive and specialized recruitment initiatives.
Lead development and implementation of recruitment marketing and outreach plans and initiatives.
Monitor and analyze recruitment data and reporting.
Use targeted research, sourcing channels, and recruitment technology to identify and engage potential candidates, including specialized and hard-to-reach talent.
Build and maintain organized talent pipelines.
Analyze market and labor-force data and advise hiring leaders using evidence-based insights and recruitment strategies.
Support and collaborate with State agencies on recruitment efforts and implement new or improve existing recruitment strategies.
Provide consultation and guidance on special projects as assigned by management.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days during the first year of State employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, carried over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.