Human Resources Specialist/Lead Recruiter

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Missouri is seeking a skilled Human Resources Specialist/Recruiter in Jefferson City to lead end-to-end recruitment for the Office of Administration. You will partner with hiring managers, source candidates, and support MoCareers and onboarding initiatives.

This role requires five years of talent acquisition experience and strong communication, with opportunities to influence hiring strategies and employer branding across divisions.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in talent acquisition or HR or equivalent.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and sourcing channels for candidate pipelines.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for the Office of Administration.
• Advise and collaborate with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies using data-driven metrics.
• Coordinate hiring details and onboarding with HR business partners and managers.
• Develop compelling job postings and employer branding to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Represent OA at career events and with external partners to engage top talent.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns to showcase career opportunities.

Connaissances

Recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data-driven

Event coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Outils

LinkedIn

Indeed

MS Office

ATS

Description du poste

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101

If you’re a creative self-starter dedicated to goal oriented results, we want you to join our team!

Office of Administration/Employee Engagement Division is transforming its approach to end-to-end talent management to better serve the citizens of Missouri. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and training top talent across Office of Administration. To help move this effort forward, we are looking for a professional to help deliver a recruiting program for our department.

We’re looking to fill a role of Human Resources Specialist/Recruiter within the OA Office of Employee Engagement. The focus of this position will be to full cycle recruitment for the Office of Administration. The right candidate will be able to successfully work with a variety of hiring managers and meet their individual recruitment needs. The selected individual will also be responsible to help support major initiatives such as our MoCareers online application platform and onboarding framework. Both innovative and traditional sources of recruitment strategies and processes will be leveraged to source all possible talent pools; work as a front-line recruiter to include event coordination with schools and agencies, as well as sourcing candidates directly. The position is fast-paced with a lot of details to manage all at once. The right person will thrive in a newly developed environment as we continue to build our modern recruitment approach for OA. We have fun and work hard – we are looking for someone comfortable enough to jump in, roll up their sleeves and be awesome.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for the Office of Administration, overseeing all steps from initial application to successful hiring and onboarding.
• Advise and collaborate with hiring managers to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies for their vacancies. Utilize data-driven metrics to drive continuous improvement in hiring processes.
• Ensure a seamless transition for job applicants. Coordinate all necessary hiring details and support hiring managers as they prepare to welcome new team members. Act as the primary liaison with HR business partners to facilitate all hiring needs.
• Participate in the review and development of compelling job postings, advertisements, and employer branding initiatives to ensure consistent messaging and a positive candidate experience.
• Actively represent the Office of Administration at career events and with external partners. Possess comprehensive knowledge of high-demand roles to effectively engage with potential candidates and attract top talent.
• Contribute to and execute social media campaigns on established channels to showcase career opportunities within the Office of Administration.
• Initiate, review, and evaluate background checks to determine employment eligibility based on division- and location-specific requirements. Partner with external agencies to verify candidate employability for roles involving clients or patients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with internal stakeholders across all OA divisions. Foster an environment of inquiry, transparency, and collaboration.
• Participate in the development of policies, processes and project teams within talent acquisition, onboarding and other human resources programs. This work is designed to enhance the Office of Employee Engagement's (OEE) support for the OA workforce.
• Utilize various platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed and other sourcing channels, to proactively identify and engage passive talent. Develop and implement strategies to build a pipeline of high-quality candidates for critical roles.
• Provide expert advice to managers and supervisors on best practices for crafting job postings, ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines, civil rights laws and labour agreements (e.g., AFSCME).
• Offer consultation on effective interviewing techniques, including best practices for conducting structured interviews. Advise on methods for addressing accommodations and handling candidates with various USCIS statuses.
• Manage and execute special projects as directed by leadership. Examples include organising and promoting OA‑specific recruitment events to showcase diverse career opportunities within each division.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in talent acquisition or human resources. Additional education and/or experience may substitute for these qualifications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Creative self-starter who can foster effective relationships and work in a collaborative manner with internal and external customers. Must be a servant‑leader that finds pride in public service.
• Ability to comprehend and execute modern talent acquisition strategies in a competitive employment market.
• Resourceful in finding the best use of budget dollars, time and teams to help accomplish goals.
• Very strong organisational skills to manage all the recruitment and hiring details, event details, follow‑up with agencies, candidates, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, from one‑to‑one to working with large, diverse groups.
• Competency in developing interpersonal relationships. Must be able to take hard feedback and learn from it.
• Ability to market ideas and initiatives in ways that build interest and encourage buy‑in and participation among employees at all levels.
• Must be comfortable with performing in grey areas; not all details and expectations are readily available. We sometimes have to figure it out as we go.
• Skilled with MS Office and social media platforms and the ability to quickly navigate software.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.