Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Professional Growth

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a Hiring Specialist to support recruitment and HR processes, ensuring confidentiality and timely results. The role emphasizes independent work while collaborating with the Human Resources team to meet hiring needs across departments.

The ideal candidate will have HR experience, proficient MS Office skills, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the City of Lansing.

Qualifications

• Three to five years HR experience including recruitment, selection, EEO compliance, testing and training administration, and compensation classification processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) required.
• Proficiency with NeoGov or other applicant tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers the City’s selection process function for all City departments which includes seasonal maintenance workers, fire and police departments, temporary employment and all other City departments.
• Provide customer service to all City employees and residents while assuring confidentiality is utilized when appropriate.
• Expertly communicates information with applicants and employees regarding job opportunities, job vacancy requirements, and selection decisions utilizing good judgment consistent with City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing and screening all job applications received; as well as entering/updating pertinent information into a spreadsheet and/or database for reporting when required by HR or Labor Relations.
• Conducts background investigations on prospective employees including but not limited to: criminal, driver’s license and employment references. Makes conditional and/or final employment offers; negotiates salaries, and arranges pre-employment physicals, start dates and new hire orientation.
• Facilitates and administers all hiring process to ensure fairness and integrity, while remaining committed to protect the City from impropriety, discrimination or bias, including roster processes that may requiring testing, scoring, background checks, and confirmation of education and certifications of candidates which include: Clerical/Customer Services Representative/Acct. Clerk; Part Time Revenue Collectors; Police, Fire, Detention Officer, etc.

Skills

Recruitment experience

EEO compliance

Training administration

Compensation classification

Education

Associates Degree in Human Resources Administration, Labor Relations or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

NeoGov or other applicant tracking systems

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking a Hiring Specialist to support recruitment and HR processes, ensuring confidentiality and timely results. The role emphasizes independent work while collaborating with the Human Resources team to meet hiring needs across departments.

The ideal candidate will have HR experience, proficient MS Office skills, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the City of Lansing.