Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner (Public Sector)

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Richmond, Virginia is seeking an HR Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment, building strong partnerships with department heads and ensuring equitable hiring across the organization.

This role develops strategic recruitment plans, sources diverse candidate pools, manages interviews and onboarding, and uses NeoGov to maintain data integrity while aligning with city policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration required (equivalency not accepted in place of a required degree)
• Three (3) years of professional level recruiting experience
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition process with equitable, objective, and compliant hiring practices
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment processes, policies, controls, diversity goals, and compensation expectations
• Source, pipeline, and engage qualified candidates through diverse channels (LinkedIn, databases, colleges/universities, Boolean/Boolean sourcing)
• Manage and enhance candidate experience and onboarding process
• Facilitate evaluations and interviews, gather manager feedback, and adjust strategies as needed
• Partner with senior leaders across divisions to anticipate talent needs and support offers
• Apply expertise in employment market conditions, HR laws, and recruitment best practices
• Utilize NeoGov and maintain data integrity across hiring transactions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and address workforce planning needs
• Share innovative solutions and streamline recruitment processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration required

Tools

LinkedIn recruiting

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Richmond, Virginia is seeking an HR Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment, building strong partnerships with department heads and ensuring equitable hiring across the organization.

This role develops strategic recruitment plans, sources diverse candidate pools, manages interviews and onboarding, and uses NeoGov to maintain data integrity while aligning with city policies.