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HR Specialist - Recruitment



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HR Specialist - Recruitment

This listing closes on 3/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

Marion County

Salary

$28.67 - $38.42 Hourly

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

057-2025-1

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

03/07/2025

Closing Date

3/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

12

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

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.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

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.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

  1. Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by course work in human resource management or business administration; AND
  2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, including recruitment experience; OR
  3. 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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.  Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

  • One of the following:
    • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
    • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
    • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
  • In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
    • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
    • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying.  Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents.  Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. 

Positions in this classification are designated as "Confidential" employees.   These positions are not represented by the union, but receive the same benefits package.  For a summary of benefits, click here.  For a complete and detailed overview of the benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. 

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

01
To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. Do you understand this statement?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What is the highest level of education you have successfully completed?
  • GED
  • High school
  • At least 1 year of college (31 semester or 45 quarter credits)
  • Associate degree (62 semester or 90 quarter credits)
  • At least 3 years of college (93 semester or 135 quarter credits)
  • Bachelor's degree (124 semester or 180 quarter credits)
  • Master's degree (155 semester or 225 quarter credits)
  • Doctorate degree (186 semester or 270 quarter credits)
  • None of the above
03
Indicate area of study for college education.
  • Human Resources Management
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Business Management
  • An area of study related to any of the above (specify below)
  • None of the above
04
Please specify your area of study if not listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Education listed in this answer must be supported by the education section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.
05
Indicate how many years of full-time, progressively responsible work experience you have in a human resources office environment. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
  • None of the above
06
Indicate how many years of full-time recruitment work experience you have. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
  • None of the above
07
Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.
08
Please select the computer software with which you are proficient and with which you have at least 1 year of full-time work experience.
  • Laserfiche
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • NEOGOV Recruitment System - OHC Interface (not as an applicant)
  • NEOGOV Recruitment System - Insight Interface (not as an applicant)
  • Other (Specify in next question)
  • None of the above
09
List any software (not listed in the previous question) with which you are proficient and have at least 1 year of full-time work experience. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the education and/or work experience in your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.
10
Please describe your experience with applicant tracking systems/online application systems?
11
Please describe what you have done to attract qualified applicants for open positions.
12
Please describe your experience with full cycle recruitment.

* Required Question

Employer
Marion County
Phone
(503) 566-3949
Website
https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx
Address
PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

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