Recruitment Specialist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (zero premium for the

11 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration seeks a Recruiting Specialist to support talent acquisition through sourcing, outreach, and posting jobs. The role focuses on building pipelines, engaging candidates, and collaborating with colleges, universities, and partners to connect qualified individuals with opportunities.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage high-volume activity, with seasonal travel and the option to work remotely

Qualifications

• General familiarity with recruiting, HR, staffing, or talent acquisition processes.
• Experience with candidate sourcing, outreach, job postings, and pipeline development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and connect with candidates through multiple channels (email, phone, social media).
• Post jobs and manage candidate follow-up and communications.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines; build relationships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations.
• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and agency partners on recruiting strategies.

Skills

Sourcing & outreach

Relationship building

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Organization & time management

Follow-up & persistence

Customer service

Collaboration

Tools

ATS software

Recruiting platforms

Social media recruiting

Career fairs & events

Job description

Job ID: 37517

Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Location:Madison; Brookings; or Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $28.54-$32.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: J

Closing Date: 9/20/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://www.sd.gov/bhra .

We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and people-oriented Recruiting Specialist to support our state's talent acquisition efforts. This role focuses on candidate sourcing, outreach, job postings, follow-up, relationship building, and pipeline development to connect qualified individuals with career opportunities. The Recruiting Specialist will build relationships with colleges, universities, community partners, professional organizations, and other talent sources to identify both active and passive candidates, while also supporting recruiting events, job fairs, community outreach, and recruitment marketing efforts.

Success in this hands-on role requires strong communication, organization, persistence, and follow-through, along with the ability to manage high-volume activity and remain focused and productive with routine tasks. The position requires collaboration with team members and agency partners to support effective recruiting strategies.

Seasonal and occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required.

This position may be performed remotely from a home office located within the Sioux Falls, Brookings, or Madison areas as periodic travel to recruiting events will be required. Additional details regarding remote work expectations can be discussed during the interview process.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• some familiarity with recruiting, HR, staffing, talent acquisition, or a related field;
• a genuine interest in recruiting, connecting with people, and building relationships;
• a positive, professional, and service-oriented approach;
• a dependable work ethic with strong follow-through and accountability;
• a team-first mindset, willingness to learn and adapt, and a desire to contribute positively to the team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• general understanding of recruiting, staffing, HR, or talent acquisition processes;
• familiarity with candidate sourcing, outreach, job postings, and pipeline development;
• understanding of professional communication, candidate engagement, and relationship building;
• familiarity with technology, social media, and online communication platforms;
• knowledge of ATS/recruiting software, community outreach, job fairs, or basic marketing tools is a plus.

Skills:

• strong written and verbal communication;
• strong organization, time management, and attention to detail;
• effective sourcing, outreach, follow-up, and relationship‑building skills;
• ability to use technology and online platforms effectively; and,
• strong interpersonal, customer service, and collaboration skills.

Abilities:

• demonstrate initiative and effectively manage responsibilities independently;
• stay focused and productive during repetitive or high-volume work;
• learn new systems, processes, and technology quickly and adapt to changing priorities;
• proactively source and engage candidates through email, phone, social media, and other channels;
• maintain professionalism, dependability, and a positive attitude while working with candidates, partners, and team members.

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

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'