Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy Lead

Doña Ana County; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition & Compensation/Classification leader to manage countywide programs, drive workforce planning, and oversee recruitment operations. The role requires directing a team, developing compensation strategies, and ensuring adherence to laws and policies across departments.

The position emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with executive leadership to attract and retain a qualified workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR/Business/Public Admin or related field
• Five years of professional HR experience including talent acquisition and compensation
• Supervisory experience leading staff and programs
• Public sector HR experience preferred
• SHRM certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee countywide talent acquisition, compensation and classification programs.
• Lead recruitment operations, onboarding, workforce analytics, and workforce planning.
• Develop and monitor compensation strategies, salary analyses, and job evaluations.
• Ensure policy compliance and continuous improvement across programs.
• Provide guidance to department leadership and manage budget, contracts and vendor coordination.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Compensation & classification

Workforce analytics

Staff supervision and development

Recruitment marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Public Admin/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Doña Ana County is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition & Compensation/Classification leader to manage countywide programs, drive workforce planning, and oversee recruitment operations. The role requires directing a team, developing compensation strategies, and ensuring adherence to laws and policies across departments.

The position emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with executive leadership to attract and retain a qualified workforce.