Strategic Hiring Specialist

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks a detail-oriented Hiring Specialist in its Human Resources Department to manage recruitment, screening, and selection processes across all city departments. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and timely delivery of staffing solutions.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in HR-related field and 3–5 years of HR experience, with proficient MS Office skills and familiarity with ATS systems.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates Degree in HR Admin, Labor Relations, or related field.
• 3–5 years HR experience including recruitment, selection, EEO, testing, and training.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; NeoGov or other ATS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers recruitment and hiring plans for City departments.
• Provide customer service to employees and residents with confidentiality.
• Screen job applications and maintain reporting databases.
• Conduct background checks and coordinate offers with start dates and orientation.
• Ensure fair hiring practices and policy compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

HR principles

Employment services

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Confidential information handling

Education

Associates Degree in HR Admin, Labor Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

NeoGov/ATS

Job description

The City of Lansing seeks a detail-oriented Hiring Specialist in its Human Resources Department to manage recruitment, screening, and selection processes across all city departments. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and timely delivery of staffing solutions.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in HR-related field and 3–5 years of HR experience, with proficient MS Office skills and familiarity with ATS systems.