Human Resources Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in attracting, sourcing, and assisting in the selection of talent for the County. Position will assist departments with the interview process and engage departments in understanding the long-term strategic goals for their workforce needs. The Specialist will handle the onboarding of new hires, research and focus on retention strategies, promote the County’s brand through recruitment initiatives and events, and manage the overall recruitment cycle from identifying hiring needs to onboarding new employees.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in human resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field; must possess a minimum of three years of full cycle recruiting experience.
Knowledge of principles and practices of full cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
Knowledge of research and report preparation, statistical techniques, and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, and the public.
Ability to diplomatically manage unique circumstances, while exhibiting a calm and focused demeanor.
Ability to work well under pressure and administer multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in local government (city, county, state) a plus.

Responsibilities

Attract, source, and assist in the selection of qualified talent for the County.
Analyzes trends and metrics to develop a full cycle recruitment and retention strategy.
Partners with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to identify talent, with a focus on high volume and niche roles.
Develop, drive, and execute comprehensive search strategies, including a recruitment plan geared towards building a diverse workforce, brand recognition, and meeting the hiring needs of the business.
Assist, where applicable, with interviewing and evaluating candidates.
Utilize various sourcing methods, including social media management, cold calling, and university recruitment, to attract candidates.
Maintain accurate records of candidates via ADP recruitment components.
Partner with HR Business Partners, supporting internal recruiting efforts by identifying opportunities for succession planning within the organization.
Collaborate with County Communications and Grants Department in the creation and maintenance of an internship and apprenticeship program.
Create applicable interview questions for Hiring Managers, that reflect the requirements for County positions.
Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines for potential candidates (E.g. Attend job fairs); create and implement end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates.