Recruitment Specialist

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and people-oriented Recruiting Specialist to support our state's talent acquisition efforts. This role focuses on candidate sourcing, outreach, job postings, follow-up, relationship building, and pipeline development to connect qualified individuals with career opportunities. The Recruiting Specialist will build relationships with colleges, universities, community partners, professional organizations, and other talent sources to identify both active and passive candidates, while also supporting recruiting events, job fairs, community outreach, and recruitment marketing efforts. Success in this hands-on role requires strong communication, organization, persistence, and follow-through, along with the ability to manage high-volume activity and remain focused and productive with routine tasks. The position requires collaboration with team members and agency partners to support effective recruiting strategies. Seasonal and occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required. This position may be performed remotely from a home office located within the Sioux Falls, Brookings, or Madison areas as periodic travel to recruiting events will be required. Additional details regarding remote work expectations can be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Strong communication
Strong organization
Persistence
Follow-through
Ability to manage high-volume activity
Ability to remain focused and productive with routine tasks
General understanding of recruiting, staffing, HR, or talent acquisition processes
Familiarity with candidate sourcing, outreach, job postings, and pipeline development
Understanding of professional communication, candidate engagement, and relationship building
Familiarity with technology, social media, and online communication platforms
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Effective sourcing, outreach, follow-up, and relationship-building skills
Ability to use technology and online platforms effectively
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and collaboration skills
Demonstrate initiative and effectively manage responsibilities independently
Stay focused and productive during repetitive or high-volume work
Learn new systems, processes, and technology quickly and adapt to changing priorities
Proactively source and engage candidates through email, phone, social media, and other channels
Maintain professionalism, dependability, and a positive attitude while working with candidates, partners, and team members
Must apply online
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with recruiting, HR, staffing, talent acquisition, or a related field
Genuine interest in recruiting, connecting with people, and building relationships
Positive, professional, and service-oriented approach
Dependable work ethic with strong follow-through and accountability
Team-first mindset, willingness to learn and adapt, and a desire to contribute positively to the team
Familiarity with ATS/recruiting software, community outreach, job fairs, or basic marketing tools is a plus
Possess a National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

Candidate sourcing
Outreach
Job postings
Follow-up
Relationship building
Pipeline development
Build relationships with colleges, universities, community partners, professional organizations, and other talent sources to identify both active and passive candidates
Support recruiting events, job fairs, community outreach, and recruitment marketing efforts
Collaboration with team members and agency partners to support effective recruiting strategies