Talent Outreach Partner - Human Resources

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Talent Outreach Partner. This role is crucial for improving and enhancing the talent acquisition process, with a specific focus on achieving greater staff diversity through improved outreach and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Talent Outreach Partner will act as a key ambassador for CPCS, working to recruit diverse and highly talented candidates to ensure a strong pipeline of future public defender staff. The position is based in Boston and offers a hybrid work schedule. CPCS is dedicated to fighting for equal justice and human dignity by supporting clients in achieving their legal and life goals, zealously advocating for individual rights, and promoting just public policy. The agency values Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of its assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and excellent legal representation. The agency embraces and endorses diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values, aiming to ensure its management and staff represent a broad range of human differences and experiences, provide a respectful work climate, and promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. The Human Resources Department is committed to providing excellent support and customer service in a client-centered work environment. This second Talent Outreach Partner position will work closely with the recruiting and hiring team to develop new and innovative recruitment strategies, expand CPCS's brand through various media, and coordinate participation in campus events and job fairs. Collaboration with the Equity and Inclusion Director and Communications Director is key to developing strategic efforts, sourcing candidates, leading hiring events, and enhancing the agency's Employer Value Proposition. The Talent Outreach Partner reports to the Recruiting & Hiring Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and at least four (4) years of talent acquisition experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills.
Access to an automobile in order to travel to law schools, office locations, and other locations across the Commonwealth.
Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
Interest in and ability to promote and support building strategic relationships with potential referral sources and/or organizations.
Knowledge of labor markets, recruiting practices and effective social media recruitment tools and marketing resources.
Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace.
Commitment to values consistent with the agency’s Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement.
Commitment to recruiting and supporting diverse talent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows, and the Internet required.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS.
Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently.
Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member.
Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and expanding existing contacts with local and national law schools, including HBCUs, and law student associations, colleges and universities, bar associations and affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission.
Meeting regularly with agency Hiring Managers to ensure recruitment and sourcing goals are met, as well as aiding the private counsel panel units in developing talent pipelines.
Developing active and passive recruitment sources to ensure diverse and talented candidate pools for all legal and non-legal positions, including social media presence.
Working with interested stakeholders to identify and develop strategies and practices that will make our agency more competitive and effective at recruiting and hiring diverse and talented individuals.
Assisting the Internship Coordinator by recruiting law students and undergraduate students and communicating with CPCS offices regarding their internship opportunities.
Collaborating with the Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, in developing and supporting a wide range of strategic efforts to increase talent pipelines.
Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events.
Working with the Communications Director to create updated written, audio, and video promotional materials and to highlight the agency’s Employer Value Proposition.
Assisting with managing and developing Hiring Processes and new employee and intern on-boarding processes.
Other duties as assigned.