Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & health insurance provided at

Generous leave time

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an HR professional with a focus on recruitment to join our Human Resources team. As an HR Specialist, you will partner with supervisors to attract and hire top talent across a wide range of positions within the city.

We emphasize a supportive, customer‑oriented service culture and leverage modern recruitment platforms to fill roles—especially sworn positions in the Springfield Police Department—while promoting growth and development for staff.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
• One year of professional experience in centralized human resources involving recruitment.
• A Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related area may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Applicable responsible experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement, not exceeding two years, when coupled with, at minimum, an active PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Springfield Police Department leaders to attract and hire the best candidates for a variety of sworn Police positions.
• Develop and implement customized recruitment strategies based on current and future staffing needs.
• Guide candidates efficiently through a specialized selection process, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout.
• Lead and participate in outreach and recruitment efforts to attract, educate, and source qualified applicants.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field

Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related area may substitute for experience

Job description

The City of Springfield is looking for an HR professional with experience in the area of recruitment.

As a Human Resources Specialist, you play a vital role in partnering with supervisors to attract and hire top talent across a wide range of positions. Our team of Specialists fosters a supportive, innovative environment that leverages effective, modern, and forward-thinking recruitment platforms to attract candidates. We work closely with supervisors to strategically fill positions while promoting growth and development. In addition, we provide guidance on general human resources best practices, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service in everything we do.

What you'll do:

• Partner with Springfield Police Department leaders to attract and hire the best candidates for a variety of sworn Police positions.
• Develop and implement customized recruitment strategies based on current and future staffing needs.
• Guide candidates efficiently through a specialized selection process, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout.
• Lead and participate in outreach and recruitment efforts to attract, educate, and source qualified applicants.

What you'll need:

• Demonstrated success in talent recruitment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience interviewing candidates and guiding them through structured selection processes.
• Proficiency using recruitment tools, including social media and candidate sourcing platforms.

What you'll love:

• Teamwork: our HR team is collaborative, supportive and diverse!
• Impact: This role makes a difference every day by recruiting and selecting the best talent for the Springfield Police Department.
• Benefits: pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
• Professional Development: we want our employees to grow through training, conferences, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field;

• One year of professional experience in centralized human resources involving recruitment.
• A Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related area may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Applicable responsible experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement, not exceeding two years, when coupled with, at minimum, an active PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Preferred

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

For more information on the essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.