Talent Acquisition Specialist - Temporary

Anoka County

1d•$31 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services, including, but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of employees for various roles in the county. The Talent Acquisition Specialist assists in advertising jobs, contacting and screening candidates, answering candidate inquiries, and supporting the overall operations of the Human Resources team and associated departments. This is a temporary, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of April 27th for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
Experience in full cycle recruitment including use of applicant tracking system.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Organizational skills.
Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating with hiring managers, facilitating the offer, onboarding, and supporting orientation.
Engage with all candidates with professionalism and care.
Review applications for various openings and pre-screen applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements and to provide information about the role and the county.
Maintain applicant tracking system and proper documentation of the recruiting and candidate interview process ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for recruiting and screening candidates.
Coordinate with departments to determine their workforce needs and advise hiring managers in defining job specifications, qualifications, skills and through candidate selection.
Build and maintain relationships with local schools and organizations to source talent.
Assist with the creation and placement of employment advertising.
Participate in recruitment events and promote the county’s image to prospective candidates and partnering organizations.
Research and identify prospective talent providing a pipeline of qualified candidates for assigned positions.
Generate recruitment progress reports and share information on a regular basis to hiring management.
Recommend strategies to support employee satisfaction, performance, and retention.