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The City of Houston

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

The City of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


The City of Houston SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Location: Houston, TexasSalary: $54,950.48 - $64,983.88 AnnuallyJob Type: Full TimeDepartment: HUMAN RESOURCESDivision: HRD-HR OPERATIONS & CLIENT RELATIONSOpening Date: 10/28/2024Closing Date: 11/4/2024 11:59 PM CentralPOSITION OVERVIEWThe 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, prescreens applicants, coordinates pre-employment eligibility requirements, and extends job offers.Performs limited candidate sourcing through online and other tools.Participates in job fairs, seminars, and visits professional organizations to pipeline talent, help build organizational relationships, and market positions.Administers the use of social platforms to promote new jobs, answer follower questions, and write/post content.Completes quarterly budget reconciliations.Produces memorandums for various actions, monitors Mayor’s Office Approvals for staffing actions, provides HR guidance to Executive Staff, maintains organizational & staffing reports, and generates other recruiting/staffing status reports as requested.WORKING CONDITIONSThis position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organization Management, or a closely related field.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSThree 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 REQUIREMENTSnonePREFERENCESPreference 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.Must have excellent conflict resolution skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Must handle all information as confidential and be able to multitask to meet deadlines. Excellent analytical skills and highly proficient with Microsoft Office products are required.GENERAL INFORMATIONSELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIRED: The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - NoPay Grade - 21APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly 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.For assistance, call (832)393-7238.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.The city offers a competitive benefits program, including:MedicalVisionSupplemental InsuranceLife insuranceLong-term disability457 deferred compensation planEmployee Assistance Program10 days of vacation each year11 city holidays, plus one floating holidayPersonal LeaveHybrid-Telework for eligible positionsTransportation/parking planSection 125 pretax deductionsDependent Care Reimbursement PlanPaid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

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