HR Specialist - Recruitment

Marion County • Salem, OR • $28 - $38 / hour • 1w ago

We are looking for an experienced recruiter to join the HR Team at Marion County! The ideal candidate will be creative in strategizing best practices to attract top talent and increase visibility of employment opportunities to qualified, potential applicants. We are looking for a candidate with significant knowledge, skills and abilities in managing and processing recruitments with accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail utilizing ATS databases (NeoGov experience is preferred), Excel, and Word. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with applicants, hiring managers, department representatives, and other county staff.

Manages the Recruitment Process for all Marion County Departments

Screens and processes recruitment requisitions.
Creates job announcements.
Composes examination questions and answer options.
Advertises open job announcements.
Reviews employment applications for minimum qualifications.
Oversees and audits manager's grading processes.
Reviews and grades employment applications.
Develops and prepares interview lists.
Proctors pre-employment examinations.
Processing criminal history and DMV checks.
Manages and increases social media presence.
Maintains current branding materials to be utilized in community outreach efforts.
Coordinates with departments regarding recruitment needs and makes recommendations on recruitment strategies.
Researches and implements recruitment strategies for target areas/positions that are difficult to fill.
Attends job fairs, universities and other community outreach events to educate on Marion County employment and career opportunities.

Provides Training and Resource Information

Advises, coaches, and trains managers toward effective and consistent recruitment, interview and selection processes.
Maintains an interview resource guide for interview questions.
Works with recruitment team on improvement strategies.
Trains department representatives and managers on effective use of NeoGov and other applicable programs/software.
Works on continuous quality improvement of recruitment processes.
Assists with addressing applicant questions.
Supports talent development and succession planning efforts through application completion and interview skills education.

Other Job Duties

May provide backup support to other key functional HR areas such as Benefits, HR Processing, Classification and Compensation, Employee Relations etc.
Composes correspondence.
Writes procedures.
Performs research and analysis.
Evaluates data and reaches logical conclusions.
Writes reports and recommendations.
Utilizes a wide variety of computer programs.
Develops and monitors the Affirmative Action Program.
Manages reporting system for EEO-4, VETS-4212, and other reporting requirements.
Assists staff with compensation surveys and special projects as needed.
Develops and presents training modules for internal and external large and small groups.
Travels to other county departments to assist with recruitment processes.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by course work in human resource management or business administration; AND
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, including recruitment experience; OR
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
This assignment is not represented by a union.
This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday days, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of basic research techniques, procedures and methods; principles and techniques of record keeping; English composition, spelling and grammar; office practices, procedures and techniques; human resource information software; word processing and spreadsheet software; techniques of customer service.

Some knowledge of basic principles and practices of human resources and risk management administration; federal, state and local statutes, regulations, rules, policies and procedures relating to the duties and responsibilities of assigned program.

Ability to comprehend and utilize complex forms, documents, and technical language; interpret and apply personnel policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and other applicable rules, guidelines and laws; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with county personnel, vendors, representatives of outside agencies and the public; be resourceful and use tact in explaining difficult procedures, policies and regulations to the public and employees; apply basic statistical methods to research and administrative assignments; collect, compile and organize data; operate office machines, including computer terminals and word processing equipment.

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