Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

Join the Human Resources Division as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role involves highly complex (senior-level) human resources management work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with an emphasis on staffing, recruitment, classification, and training. You'll ensure compliance with state and federal laws related to employee hiring and classification, as well as human resources policies and procedures. The position works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to assigned divisions regarding staffing needs, including developing job specifications, determining classifications, establishing screening criteria, and designing interview strategies.
• Screen incoming applications to determine minimum qualifications and conduct proactive sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.
• Review selection and hiring packets for compliance, provide technical assistance, and resolve hiring challenges.
• Manage job offers, including negotiation and documentation, and serve as the primary point of contact for applicants.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Advise on personnel requisition and action form approval processes, ensuring compliance with agency policy, state statutes, and federal regulations.
• Conduct internal classification reviews and participate in hiring events.
• Provide CAPPS Recruit training and support broader human resources training initiatives.
• Assist in developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures.
• Monitor staffing and recruitment data, prepare reports, and complete special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience performing advanced talent acquisition work, including advising on recruitment needs, interpreting job requirements, and supporting strategies for specialized positions.
• Experience solving complex hiring challenges and evaluating applicant pools against qualification standards.
• Experience communicating clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person.
• Experience using targeted sourcing methods and applying analytical judgment to strengthen applicant pools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or Public Administration.
• Experience with recruiting software such as CAPPS Recruit.
• Full cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience conducting human resources training.
• Public-sector recruitment or classification experience.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Substitutions

One (1) additional year of experience performing human resources work may substitute for thirty semester hours of the educational requirement, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week, with occasional evening, weekend hours, and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Benefits

The Comptroller's office offers a strong benefits package, including insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule. For more details, see our benefits offering.

Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.