Remote Talent Acquisition & Sourcing 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

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