Posting number: 23 -07712
Department: Human Resources
Division: Recruitment
Job classification: Recruiter
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Human Resources
The City of Boise is seeking an experienced recruiter to provide high-quality, professional recruitment services for positions at all levels of the organization. This role manages the full recruitment process, from candidate sourcing through job offer, while building trusted partnerships with hiring managers and creating a professional, welcoming candidate experience.
The ideal candidate has experience managing a high volume of recruitments, including hard-to-fill positions such as skilled trades roles. They are an effective communicator with a talent for building collaborative, productive working relationships across a variety of teams while supporting a diverse range of positions.
This position works under limited supervision.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Licensing And Other Requirements
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.
Performs all stages of the recruitment process while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Interprets and explains regulations, processes and systems to managers, supervisors and internal and external applicants. Approves and posts job vacancy requisitions, conducts intake and hiring meetings with the hiring manager, advertises vacancies to fill positions, conducts pre-screenings and refers qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Supports interview coordination and facilitation for executive recruitments. Utilizes established compensation tools and guidelines to determine job offers, internal equity and available incentives. Writes candidate offer letters after the interview process, collects references and coordinates a seamless handoff of new employees to the pre-employment onboarding process.
Develops recruitment contacts, community partnerships and professional networks to attract highly skilled prospective employees. Researches and advises on the most effective and innovative recruitment techniques for reaching a diverse pool of qualified applicants. Attends recruiting events and career fairs.
Provides consultative services, including workforce planning, establishing service level agreements, regular recruiting metrics and developing sourcing strategies. Collaborates with divisions within Human Resources (HR) and hiring managers to address talent acquisition needs.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, public administration or related field and five years of specialized professional human resources experience in recruiting or workforce planning, or an equivalent experience and education.
Knowledge of: federal, state and local employment laws and regulations; employee recruitment and selection principles and practices; data collection and analysis; reporting and research techniques; program development and implementation; principles and practices of proper and effective business communication; and computer usage included related software.
Ability to: apply techniques of human resources management and administration; coordinate multiple recruitments through strong organizational skills; speak to members of the public and businesses; maintain strict confidentiality of work and exercise tact and diplomacy; negotiate with others to reach a consensus or compliance; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Seven years or more experience providing professional recruiting and human resource services and a Professional Human Resources certification or senior professional Human Resources certification.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Education Verification
Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: some evenings and weekends to attend career fairs and recruiting events.

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