Recruiter, Talent Manager

Recruiter I

We are looking for a self‑starter with keen attention to detail and extraordinary multitasking abilities to join the Recruiting team. In this entry‑level position, you will work with the team to implement full‑cycle recruiting for the City – this includes entering requisitions for vacancies, preparing & posting job bulletins, screening applications, setting up interviews, and negotiating job offers.

As a Recruiter I, your role is pivotal in our mission to assemble the most dynamic and talented individuals to fuel the heartbeat of our city! You will search for the brightest stars to join our extraordinary team.

This position is subject to budget‑required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

• Work with the Recruiting team and hiring managers to support recruitment strategies and timelines.
• Respond to emerging recruiting needs and provide support as needs arise.
• Review applications to evaluate qualifications.
• Work with hiring managers to develop and review interview questions and panels.
• Participate in the City’s recruitment outreach efforts, including community career fairs and events; occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Communicate with applicants regarding application status and qualifications.
• Collaborate with the Human Resource team to support the HR service delivery model.
• Work with supervisor on projects as requested for metrics, tracking, and reporting.
• Attend related webinars and training workshops as requested.
• Research and identify effective posting sources.
• Participate in training for customers in recruitment processes when necessary.

• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills.
• Extraordinary ability to multitask.
• Willingness to network with applicants through varied community events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Clear and concise communication, both oral and written.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area.
• One year of full‑time, professional experience in human resources or recruiting/talent acquisition.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Experience with Neo Gov or another Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Experience with People Soft Human Capital Management (HCM).
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience working in a government setting.

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F‑1, H‑1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.