Public Sector Talent Acquisition Specialist

Doña Ana County in; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist- Talent and Culture (Finance) to support countywide recruitment and hiring. The role coordinates full-cycle recruitment, partners with hiring managers, attracts qualified candidates, and ensures compliance with county policies and employment laws.

The position involves candidate assessment, pre-employment processing, recruitment marketing, customer service to hiring managers, workforce data reporting, and continuous process improvement,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Three years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR, customer service, or workforce development.
• Public sector recruitment experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record checks; valid driver’s license and Notary Public certification required within 6 months; professional HR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for assigned departments from requisition through offer.
• Consult with hiring managers on timelines, position requirements, and selection processes.
• Create and manage requisitions in Workday and post positions internally and externally.
• Coordinate applicant screening, interviews, testing, and selection activities.
• Prepare recruitment advertisements and monitor candidate activity throughout processes.
• Represent the County at career fairs and recruit from colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment procedures and timelines.
• Maintain recruitment records and compile recruitment metrics and reporting.
• Assist with onboarding coordination and pre-employment processing.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doña Ana County is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist- Talent and Culture (Finance) to support countywide recruitment and hiring. The role coordinates full-cycle recruitment, partners with hiring managers, attracts qualified candidates, and ensures compliance with county policies and employment laws.

The position involves candidate assessment, pre-employment processing, recruitment marketing, customer service to hiring managers, workforce data reporting, and continuous process improvement,