Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist; A262025-1 Recruitment & HRIS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Partners with hiring managers to define position requirements and develop customized hiring strategies for hard to fill positions.

• Conducts outreach and leverages resources; sources candidates through networking, job boards, and social media (e.g. Linked In, Indeed)
• Partners with professional associations and with universities, technical schools (including academic agreements), and maintains talent pipelines for future openings.
• Interviews and screens candidates to ensure qualifications meet open positions, measure capabilities. and aptitude.
• Presents job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiate job offers for the most qualified candidates.
• Oversees all pre-employment requirements (e.g., background investigations including reference checks and drug testing) to ensure compliance and proper applicant tracking flow and records maintenance.
• Serves as the recruiting liaison to department-sponsored committees and initiatives, such as college recruitment programs.
• Works closely with the Recruitment & HRIS Manager to ensure all recruiting communications and records are in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and records as such.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Skill in utilizing computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office.
• Skill in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with different entities to build relationships with professional associations.
• Ability to utilize internet sourcing, social media, and applicant tracking systems in the recruitment process.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority roles simultaneously for multiple departments.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain human resources policies and procedures to others in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to multitask and to adjust shifting priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• 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's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Knowledge of sourcing techniques, behavioral interviewing, and selection methods
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration and full‑cycle recruitment and assessment.
• Knowledge of industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring strategies to stay competitive in attracting top talent.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal human resources laws, rules and regulations and court findings, including civil service rules and regulations.
• Knowledge in social media platforms such as:
  Linked In Recruiter, Indeed, and other social media outlets.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration and full‑cycle recruitment and assessment.
• Knowledge of the company's mission, values, and culture.

Physical Effort Requirements:
Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• 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…