This position will work closely with internal department heads and hiring managers to develop strategic recruitment efforts to attract a highly talented, qualified, and diverse workforce. This Specialist will also collaborate with colleagues throughout the Town to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment with the goal of increasing retention and improving employee satisfaction.

Through the execution of the responsibilities listed below, this position will lead the Town’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, elevating the Town’s reputation to that of the employer of choice in the region.

-Coordinates recruiting and hiring functions through traditional methods such as the Town’s website, online job boards, social media, print media, fliers and job fairs.

-Identifies creative and non-traditional recruitment sources and leverages those to expand the Town’s reach to a wider and more diverse applicant pool.

-Serves as the internal expert for the Town’s Online Application Portal. Works with Professional Development & Training Coordinator to develop and deliver training on the portal to hiring managers.

-Acts as a liaison and trusted resource between applicants and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.-Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons for employee turnover and makes recommendations based on information obtained.

-Develops new hire and stay interview questionnaires. Delivers these to individuals and/or small focus groups. Summarizes and analyses questionnaire results and makes recommendations to management if data warrants action.-Reviews annual Employee Climate Survey results to identify any issues which could be impacting employee retention or morale.

-Assists supervisors with drafting job postings and job descriptions containing inclusive language, expanding the Town’s appeal to a broad applicant pool.

-Reviews policies, along with a wide variety of other Town materials, websites and social media platforms to ensure content is inclusive and free from any content which may unintentionally contain biased language. Makes recommendations for content which highlights the Town’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

-Serves as a subject matter expert for employees seeking additional information or guidance on D, E & I related topics.

-Assists the HR Director with investigations into allegations of unfair treatment or discrimination.

- Completes the Town’s annual Affirmative Action Plan (Transportation Department). Shares results with leadership and makes recommendations if appropriate.

-Assists with internal audits, which may focus on a variety of topics from pay equity, to opportunities for promotion and professional development, etc.

-Works with Professional Development & Training Coordinator to develop a training program for all hiring supervisors, and others who participate in the search process. Reviews interview questions for inclusive, non-discriminatory language.

-Uses expertise to identify and remove barriers to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented talent.

-Tracks and reports on a variety of hiring metrics including time to hire, cost to hire, referral sources, etc.

- Researches and stays current in all areas of talent acquisition.

-Keeps current on all legislation regarding EEO/AA and other related human resources guidelines thru active membership in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and/or other appropriate organizations.

-Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience as a recruiter for high demand and difficult to fill positions, with special attention to attracting underrepresented candidates. 10 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

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Recruitment, Diversity, & Inclusion Specialist - Full Time