City of Somerville · 1 day ago
HR Recruiter
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Somerville is seeking an HR Recruiter to partner with hiring managers and enhance the candidate experience throughout the hiring process. The role involves building a talent pipeline, managing recruitment initiatives, and ensuring compliance with hiring policies.
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Responsibilities
Builds and maintains a robust talent pipeline to identify and attract qualified candidates, manage employee attrition, and meet diversity, equity, and inclusion workforce goals
Advertises vacancies on various job search platforms and social media channels
Sources and develops passive candidates through networking, cold calling, complex internet searches, social media, research, and other active outreach methodologies
Creates and fosters relationships with external partners regarding diversity and community outreach strategies
Attends community events and job fairs to promote job opportunities and support recruitment and engagement initiatives
Reviews job applications and identifies candidates meeting minimum qualifications for positions
Acts as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process; provides timely communication and supports an exceptional candidate experience via phone and email
Collaborates with Hiring Managers to update job descriptions, finalize interview questions and written assessment materials
Conducts intake conversations with Hiring Managers to understand job requirements, core competencies of the ideal candidate, and walks them through the full cycle recruitment process
Serves as the Human Resources representative in panel interviews as needed
Extends job offers to candidates and supports pre-employment and onboarding coordination in collaboration with HR partners
Ensures candidate selection and offers comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations and hiring policies
Reviews bids related to union postings
Maintains accurate record-keeping and data related to the hiring process
Reviews bids related to union postings
Assists in the administrative process for civil service public safety hiring as assigned
Partners with the Employee Engagement & Retention Specialist and Onboarding Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement programming that enhances the candidate and new hire experience
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and three to five (3-5) years' work experience in recruiting, sales, sourcing, customer service, operations and/or human resources; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
Understanding of Federal and State regulations including but not limited to FLSA, ADA, MCAD, and EEO
Comprehensive understanding of best hiring practices
Knowledge of community-based programs and workforce development initiatives
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software programs
Knowledge of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) best practices
Ability to handle problems effectively
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate a personal computer
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to maintain, manage, and organize records
Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new software programs
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with City employees, City officials and members of the general public
Ability to connect and collaborate with local community based organizations and internal stakeholders to create talent pipelines
Ability to handle conflict, mediate as necessary and work with an array of personalities
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient computer skills for all office software programs including word processing and spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated skills in utilizing Boolean Search strings and passive outreach strategies
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
Preferred
SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR certification preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or an applicable field
Multilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, Nepali or any other language spoken by the Somerville community
Benefits
4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions.
Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Long term disability through Sun Life
Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
Annual cancer screening & wellness release
Somerville Retirement Pension System
Tuition reimbursement
MBTA pass program
FREE Blue Bikes membership
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
City of Somerville
Somerville is a city in Massachusetts located two miles northwest of Boston. As of 2010, the city had a total population of 75,754 people.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrea Caruth
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
David Goodridge
Chief Information Officer
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