Strategic Senior Recruiter: Public Sector Talent

CapMetro; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Metro seeks a Senior Recruiter to lead high-priority recruitments, build pipelines, and connect exceptional candidates with rewarding careers. This role drives advanced recruitment practices and works across departments to meet workforce needs.

You will manage multiple concurrent searches, ensure compliance, and continually improve processes. A strong background in public-sector recruitment and a SHRM credential is preferred, with hybrid, in-office requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for public transit/government or highly regulated environments is preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops sustainable recruitment strategies, pipelines, and employer branding to attract qualified candidates.
• Collaborates with departments to define interview criteria and improve hiring processes.
• Leads full-cycle recruitment using NEOGOV for various positions; manages postings, sourcing, interviews, and offers.
• Advises on recruitment policies and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures data integrity across HRIS and ATS systems.
• Participates in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proactive recruiting

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Job postings & candidate comms

Data-driven recruiting

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Tools

NEOGOV

HRIS

Job description

Valley Metro seeks a Senior Recruiter to lead high-priority recruitments, build pipelines, and connect exceptional candidates with rewarding careers. This role drives advanced recruitment practices and works across departments to meet workforce needs.

You will manage multiple concurrent searches, ensure compliance, and continually improve processes. A strong background in public-sector recruitment and a SHRM credential is preferred, with hybrid, in-office requirements.