Sr Specialist, Recruiter

POSITION TITLE: Sr Specialist, Recruiter (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8060
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $70,601.00 - 117,662.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $87,000.00 - 107,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/28/2025.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The Sr. Recruitment will partner with hiring leaders to address current and future talent needs at the City by assisting leaders in planning talent strategically. Additionally, the Recruitment Specialist identifies essential position competencies and evaluates candidates to provide hiring managers with an interested, qualified, and high-performing talent pool. At the forefront of the City's need to compete for top talent in a dynamic market, the Recruitment Specialist navigates an evolving recruitment landscape by staying current with industry trends and best practices. The Sr Recruitment Specialist facilitates the full cycle of recruiting activities for a variety of roles, including executive and senior management talent acquisition, across all functional areas within the City. The Sr Recruitment Specialist provides expertise in developing innovative methods to attract both active and passive job seekers by engaging and establishing relationships with a diverse population of internal and external talent while serving as an ambassador of the City. This position helps City leaders strengthen the talent pool by prioritizing diversity and inclusiveness in recruitment efforts. The Sr Recruitment Specialist will report to the Talent Acquisition Manager and join an HR team dedicated to fostering and serving a thriving and engaged community through operational excellence and a culture of innovation.

While a majority of this work can be performed from a home office or other remote location, this position will periodically be required to report to work in Fort Collins, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Maintain knowledge of market trends and best practice in recruiting executive and senior level roles aligning objective criteria with the leadership expectations and competencies.
• Partner with HRBPs and Compensation to strategize future workforce needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Hiring Manager, through collaboration the position develops a thorough understanding of the business needs and essential functions of the vacant classified and unclassified positions.
• Facilitate the recruitment of executive and senior level positions using extensive networking and candidate sourcing.
• Develop and implements recruitment management policies, process, and strategies as well as identifying when operating procedures need to be adjusted to meet specific recruitment and hiring needs.
• Determine objective criteria based on critical competencies identified within the respective position as well as success factors associated with the role.
• Advise Hiring Managers on recruitment timeline, screening and evaluation options, and Manager responsibilities.
• Utilize advanced search strategies to find passive candidates, including utilizing social media, professional networks, existing network, and niche databases.
• Exercise discretion in screening application materials (i.e. resume, cover letter, narrative response for position specific application questions etc.), interviewing, and selecting candidate(s) for advancement in the recruitment process and further evaluation by the Hiring Manager and department.
• Build strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Guide managers and interview panel participants with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations that encourage both an inclusive process and mitigates unconscious bias.
• Ensure and is accountable for facilitating a legally defensible and compliant recruitment process.
• Provide consultation and training related to interview best practices, question development, and candidate assessment.
• Serve as a representative of the City of Fort Collins with expertise in total rewards, culture dynamics, mission/vision/values, and other organizational aspects that attract candidates.
• Attend hiring and networking events to connect with job seekers and the community.
• Build bridges to internal talent through employee consultation providing career guidance and coaching.
• Use written and verbal communication to effectively network and explore a variety of talent pipelines to attract passive candidates.
• Utilize data analytics to identify talent pools, measure recruitment effectiveness, and optimize strategies.
• Partner with the Recruitment Coordinator to ensure an efficient process and department needs supported and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Manage the candidate experience, including communication via status notifications and individual responses to inquiries.
• Lead or consult during panel debriefing meetings and reviews and approves final selection before offer.
• Build in-depth knowledge of the Northern Colorado, Regional, and National labor markets from a variety of industries.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR functions and processes.
• Understanding of talent recruitment strategies, trends, and methodologies.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion trends and opportunities related to recruitment and workforce development.
• Ability to train and advise participants involved in the hiring process.
• Ability to guide and influence hiring managers through the recruitment process, identifying and advocating for top candidates
• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Learning orientation. Ability to leverage resources and use creative ways of learning to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers to deliver services that exceed expectations.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems, such as Taleo, Cornerstone, or NeoGov.
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret and recommend action based on metrics, numbers, and trends.
• Strong detail orientation skills and ability to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment law.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferred

College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Human Resource Management or a closely related field.

Experience Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in Human Resources performing Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Employment Coaching, Recruitment, and/or related human resource functions. Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or Certified Recruiter (AIRS) are highly desirable.

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Sr Specialist, Recruiter

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