Location: all cities,TX, USA
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Job Classification: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Posting Number: 35430
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division: HR Operations Reporting Location: Various
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM -5:00 PM* *Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist coordinates and leads professional human resources activities by promoting the employer brand, conducting digital recruiting, responding to applicant status inquiries, creating job listings, coordinating applicant sourcing and community recruitment activities.
* Conducts recruitment and related personnel functions
* Drafts job postings, prescreen applicants, coordinate pre-employment eligibility requirements, and extending job offers.
* Performs limited candidate sourcing through online and other tools.
* Participates in job fairs, seminars, and visit professional organizations to pipeline talent, help build organizational relationships and to market positions.
* Administers the use of social platforms to promote new jobs, answer follower questions and write/post content. Completes quarterly budget reconciliations.
* Additional professional duties consist of producing memorandums for various actions, monitor Mayor's Office Approvals for staffing actions, provide HR guidance to Executive Staff, maintain organizational & staffing reports, and generate other recruiting/staffing status reports as requested
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organization Management or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of related professional experience in human resources performing staffing and recruitment functions are required.
Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
nonePreference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Must have excellent conflict resolution skills, effective written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work independently. Must possess ability to handle all information as confidential and able to multitask to meet deadlines. Excellent analytical skills and highly proficient with Microsoft Office products.
SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - No
Pay Grade - 21
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call (832)###-####.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)###-#### .If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-###-####.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.