Talent Acquisition Specialist

Under the general supervision of the People and Culture Assistant Director, the Talent Acquisition Specialist performs routine human resources work with a primary focus on full‑cycle recruitment and talent acquisition. This role is responsible for managing every stage of the recruiting lifecycle, including job postings, candidate evaluation, pre‑employment screenings, and participation in job fairs and other sourcing events. This position plays a pivotal role in the successful employee onboarding process.

The position partners with leadership to understand workforce needs and independently oversees recruitment and hiring processes for assigned departments, ensuring the attraction and selection of high‑quality candidates.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding People and Culture policies, procedures, benefits, and employment‑related questions; resolves routine issues and escalates complex matters as appropriate.
• Manages the full‑cycle recruitment process for exempt, non‑exempt, and temporary positions including job postings, candidate sourcing, application screening, interview coordination, selection support, and offer preparation.
• Partners with hiring managers to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that attract diverse and qualified candidate pools aligned with organizational needs.
• Conducts candidate screenings and coordinates interviews with hiring teams while providing guidance and recommendations throughout the selection process.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a professional and positive candidate experience.
• Prepares and extends employment offers and provides recommendations regarding starting compensation within established pay guidelines.
• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation and onboarding while ensuring accuracy and completion of all required employment documentation.
• Builds and maintains talent pipelines and develops relationships with colleges, universities, professional organizations, staffing agencies, and community partners to support recruitment outreach efforts.
• Tracks and analyzes recruiting metrics such as time‑to‑fill, applicant sources, and hiring trends to support continuous improvement of recruitment strategies.
• Supports employee relations activities including compiling survey results for onboarding, exit, and ad hoc employee surveys.
• Prepares routine and ad‑hoc reports related to staffing, turnover, benefits, recruitment activity, and training compliance.
• Conducts classification and compensation analysis including job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and market research to support equitable pay practices.
• Reviews and maintains job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of each position.
• Supports training and development initiatives including onboarding programs, training logistics, participation tracking, and coordination of learning opportunities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of People and Culture standard operating procedures, and workflows.
• Conducts periodic audits of personnel files, recruitment processes, and HR practices to ensure compliance with City policies and applicable regulations.
• Develops programs to support city‑wide workforce development and organizational initiatives.
• Oversees and guides internal committees and employee engagement initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinates and supports employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and department‑sponsored programs.
• Participates in departmental projects, special initiatives, and cross‑functional teams and may lead assigned projects.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with City departments, vendors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job‑related issues or emergencies using City applications. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  Two…