SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their recruitment processes. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of talent acquisition, from developing strategies for hard-to-fill positions to ensuring compliance with employment regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment, analytical skills, and the ability to lead and train staff. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility and telecommuting. If you're passionate about shaping workforce strategies and making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with four years of related experience.
• Experience in sourcing candidates and utilizing applicant tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle full lifecycle recruitment and engage in special projects.
• Analyze workforce supply and demand and develop hiring strategies.

Skills

Recruitment Processes

Talent Acquisition

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Supervision and Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Taleo

Job description

Job Description - SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES) (00136034)

Requisition ID

00136034

Job Posting

Jan 16, 2025, 1:55:04 PM

Closing Date

Feb 7, 2025, 5:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Organization

Offices Under the President

Work Locations

Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St.

Job Summary

Develop, design, and handle the full lifecycle recruitment process and engage in special projects. Answer questions related to talent acquisition processes, policies, and guidelines and address non-standard issues. Analyze and forecast workforce supply and demand. Perform research for workforce strategy recruitment and hiring and help review outcomes to extrapolate insights. Develop improvement plans for the applicant tracking system and overall hiring process. Help develop strategies to recruit for hard-to-fill positions. Work with Compliance on Employment Plan related issues. Consult with leadership to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County regulations for equal employment opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years of staffing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing passive and active candidates.
• Experience utilizing Taleo or a similar applicant tracking system.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Degrees awarded outside of the United States must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of recruitment processes and industry-wide standards used to ensure a fair and equitable approach.
• Ability to identify gaps in systems and brainstorm optimal recommendations for future success.
• Ability to supervise and train staff and take charge of special tasks and projects as required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to independently guide staff in area of specialization to drive business success.
• Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice, and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a senior team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact [e-mail]

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.