Senior Recruiter

About the Company:

Harris County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve. We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and we strive to provide a supportive environment where all employees can thrive. Join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for all residents through exceptional service and dedication to excellence.

About the Role:

The Senior Recruiter position is responsible for developing and establishing specified strategies, programs and processes, partnering with hiring leaders to meet business placement objectives, by attracting and hiring diverse, top talent. This position sources, assesses and negotiates offers, ensuring alignment with the strategies and business goals of the departments they support. In addition to performing the duties of a recruiter, this position provides strong strategic consulting to departments on process, compliance and expectation setting in the recruitment environment. The Sr Recruiter position provides mentorship to team members, serving as a recruitment subject matter expert, resulting in the adherence to standards of practice for optimal safety, quality outcomes, and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with hiring management to understand their business, identifying recruitment strategies and providing recruitment and workforce planning services to meet the needs to hire talented and diverse candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their staffing needs and collaborating to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Provide valuable insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive landscape within the department's industry to guide recruitment strategies.
• Recruits passive and active candidates through a variety of creative recruitment technology strategies, tools and social platforms, utilizing cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Provides information regarding Harris County opportunities to applicants, emphasizing the employer of first choice.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate skills, qualifications, and cultural fit. Present top-notch candidates to hiring managers and facilitate interview processes.
• Ensures a positive applicant and hiring manager experience throughout the hiring process which includes timely application follow up, interview status, and candidate dispositioning.
• Serves as talent consultant on best practices and recruiting to clients and peers. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the areas of recruiting, and Human Resources by reading appropriate books, journals, articles and literature and attending professional development activities including webinars and professional association meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of recruiting experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven success in hiring passive candidates
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects set service level agreements and meets and exceed customer expectations
• Ability to work independently and accept constructive feedback
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes proficient critical thinking skills
• Possesses advanced computer knowledge and proficiency in various computer systems e.g. Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems and Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated success working independently, forging relationships, and managing multiple tasks with minimal direction
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with all levels of the team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all candidates, leadership, team members, and stakeholders
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Strong knowledge and application of Federal and State employment laws, regulations and legislation
• Ability to analyze with qualitative and quantitative information for decision support
• Ability to manage competing demands, while being extremely adaptable and flexible and maintain a positive work style
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.