City of Laredo, TX is hiring: Human Resources Recruiter, 205, Recruitment &

Salary: $18.66 Hourly

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: B252025-1

Department: Human Resources

Division: Recruitment & HRIS

Opening Date: 11/19/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Will be responsible for the full cycle of the recruitment process. The role involves creating job bulletins, posting and advertising jobs, screening applications and working with selected applicants to bring them on board. Individual will be responsible to conduct New Employee Orientation presentation and attend job fairs to recruit for open positions.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Works with applicants selected by departments to ensure compliance with Human Resources requirements.
• Assists the public with online employment applications for vacant positions.
• Creates recruitment bulletins for City vacant positions.
• Screens online job applications; refers all qualified applicants to the respective City departments; notifies applicants of the status of their submitted applications.
• Assist in designing and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract talent and determine sourcing channels effectiveness.
• Assists in proactive sourcing of quality professionals for key roles by utilizing multiple sourcing strategies and channels like online databases / job boards, social media sites, cold calling contact lists, and networking.
• Conducts New Employee Orientations for full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, Police and Firefighter employees in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Receives and screens office visitors and telephone calls; receives and routes incoming mail; provides information and responds to complaints in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Prepares memorandums, letters, reports, and various other departmental documents.
• Works on reports, surveys, and presentations.
• Receives and maintains office supplies for the office and ensures that division personnel have the supplies needed to perform their work.
• May assist in creating, reviewing, and revising City of Laredo policies.
• Assists in the preparation of various personnel reports.
• Explains departmental policies and procedures to City employees.
• Conducts position and salary surveys for City positions.
• May assist employees in preparing file maintenance forms to reflect changes.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone etiquette and customer service and must be courteous in all telephone and email communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City related business.
• May assist in other Human Resources Department related functions.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of personnel policies, procedures, and practices in order to respond to citizens inquires and complaints and provide information to employees.
• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures.
• Knowledge in the application of basic accounting principles necessary to accomplish financial management tasks such as assisting in preparing budgets and monitoring program costs.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in planning, organization, and time management.
• Ability to utilize independent judgement and make sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to speak before public groups and make presentations.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from other staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site

Sometimes

• Outdoor environment
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or 60 college hours from an accredited* college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in human resources, recruitment, or administrative work.

*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits

01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

03

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in human resources, recruitment, or administrative work?

• Yes
• No

05

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed experience in human resources, recruitment, or administrative work duties with:Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)

06

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

Required Question