Public Sector Talent Acquisition Specialist

City of Springfield, Missouri; 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 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.