Recruiter/Sourcer

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Recruiting Specialist to join their Talent Acquisition team. This role involves developing innovative recruitment strategies, networking with various partners, and utilizing social media to attract top talent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment and be adept at building relationships. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the state's hiring processes while enjoying excellent benefits, including health insurance and generous leave policies. If you are passionate about recruitment and eager to help shape a talented workforce, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous Vacation

Sick Leave Accrual

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment activities and social media marketing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruiting strategies and build candidate pipelines.
• Monitor and utilize social media for recruitment activities.
• Attend job fairs to enhance the State's brand.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Data Analysis

Social Media Marketing

Recruitment Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Job ID: 31341
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location: Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Vermillion, Yankton, or Pierre, SD
Salary: $27.49-$35.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 5/20/25

Position can be remote within the State of South Dakota, preferred location is in the Eastern half of South Dakota.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA). For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/ .

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Recruiting Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team! Help us find and deliver top talent via innovative recruitment marketing strategies.

The incumbent will partner with hiring managers/state agencies to develop recruiting strategies that aid in filling open positions. They will seek out both active and passive candidates. They will focus on communication, relationship building, and networking by partnering with colleges/universities, community partners, professional associations, and others to build candidate pipelines. They will create social media marketing content (ads) and distribute through the appropriate channels. Attends job/career fairs to build and enhance the State's brand and reputation. Collaborates with other Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA) team members to offer a variety of services to both candidates and state agencies. Seasonal/Frequent travel is required.

In this role, the incumbent will:

• Build relationships by networking with associations, colleges/universities, community partners, and technical/vocational training centers;
• Monitor, maintain, and utilize social media platforms to carry out recruitment activities;
• Market employment opportunities to increase the quality of the applicant pool;
• Develop metrics and measures to determine overall strategy/program effectiveness;
• Coordinate program activities, services, and/or program implementation within HR and with other agencies;
• Provide consultation, make recommendations, and/or facilitate decisions for both general and targeted recruitment strategies;
• Analyze, summarize and/or review data, report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in carrying out recruitment activities, and extensive use of various social media platforms are preferred.

Ability to:

• network and develop positive business relationships;
• speak to, and answer questions about, the State's benefits, compensation plans, insurance, flexible benefits, and employee records;
• collaborate with agency staff and management;
• collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data;
• utilize social media platforms to promote and advertise state openings;
• contact potential candidates and organizations through cold calling, emails, text messages, and other various channels;
• use persuasion and influence in conversations;
• maintain strict confidentiality.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1LV
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'

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