Hybrid HR Recruiter & Engagement Specialist III

Colorado Department of Corrections; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

PERA retirement benefits

11 paid holidays + vacation and sick

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Human Resources Specialist III to lead recruitment and retention for the CAREER team. You will develop innovative recruitment strategies, run social media campaigns, and build candidate pipelines across the state to meet staffing needs.

You will collaborate with HR analysts, monitor hiring trends, and ensure equitable hiring practices, with opportunities for a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training period.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in Human Resources with emphasis in recruitment and retention.
• Experience with recruitment logistics events (hiring events, job fairs, tours).
• Experience managing social media for an agency or hiring authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with current organizational needs.
• Coordinate recruitment events, virtual job fairs and presentations.
• Source candidates across databases and networks to build pools for routine and hard-to-fill roles.
• Manage official social media accounts and create promotional content.
• Ensure Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles are embedded in recruitment practices.
• Create promotional materials and collaborate with internal partners to meet hiring goals.

Skills

Recruitment logistics

Candidate sourcing

Social media management

Graphic design

EDI implementation

Tools

Graphic design software

Job description

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Human Resources Specialist III to lead recruitment and retention for the CAREER team. You will develop innovative recruitment strategies, run social media campaigns, and build candidate pipelines across the state to meet staffing needs.

You will collaborate with HR analysts, monitor hiring trends, and ensure equitable hiring practices, with opportunities for a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training period.