Talent Acquisition Specialist I

CivicPlus, LLC•Manhattan, KS

82d•$23 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist I is an integral part of driving the ongoing sustainable growth of the business in partnership with our business leaders. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, including advertisements, phone screening, sourcing, and interviewing ideal candidates for open positions. The TA Specialist I will collaborate with hiring managers to understand the expectations of the role. In addition, this role will understand and review analytics to ensure recruitment efforts are pointed and effective. This is a hybrid role based in Manhattan, KS. At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

Requirements

High School diploma required
1-2 years of experience in a like-minded recruiting environment highly preferred
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Conceptual knowledge of diverse sourcing toolkit that includes job boards, search engines, niche sites, Linkedln and other social media, passive lead generation, etc.
Able to attend events (sitting and standing) for extended periods
Ability to travel by auto or commercial transportation up to 20% to carry out essential responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver proactive, efficient hiring strategies aligned to business goals, building a strong pipeline of high-quality talent
Partner with leaders to define roles, source candidates, and lead the hiring process from intake through onboarding
Manage both external recruiting and internal mobility efforts
Drive sourcing strategies across job boards, social platforms, and other channels
Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS and ensure compliance with hiring regulations
Support pre-employment screening and onboarding for a smooth candidate experience
Contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen the talent function
Support offer development and negotiations with an understanding of candidate and business needs
Apply working knowledge of employment laws (including EEO and ADA) to ensure compliant hiring practices
Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and risk awareness
Build and maintain professional networks to develop a diverse candidate pipeline
Represent CivicPlus at networking events and career fairs (virtual and in-person)
Support employee-focused practices with a foundational understanding of people advocacy principles