Specialist - Human Resources

Employment Specialist

The Employment Specialist will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri.

The court administrator is the appointing authority. The talent acquisition specialist receives direct supervision by the unit manager, recruitment.

None.

The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed:

• Identifies and engages with potential candidates through various channels, including online job boards, professional networks and industry events.
• Develops and implements effective recruitment strategies, including employment branding strategies, to attract diverse qualified candidates.
• Attends job fairs and other events to promote our employer brand, recruit candidates and build relationships with organizations and/or schools.
• Reviews applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Conducts interviews and assesses candidate qualifications and suitability for the role.
• Forms close relationships with hiring managers and other stakeholders to understand their staffing needs and candidate selection criteria.
• Ensures a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the hiring process.
• Makes job offers and ensures a smooth process between offer acceptance and the start date.
• Maintains accurate records and database of candidates and hiring activities.
• Adheres to all relevant laws and regulations regarding recruitment and hiring.
• Monitors industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Stays updated on the use of various technology tools and platforms for recruitment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Maintains a professional presence and acts as a strong representative of the court, both internally and externally.
• Extensive experience with candidate sourcing techniques including Boolean search and LinkedIn.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to influence.
• Innovative and able to identify resources to source passive and active candidates.
• The ability to build relationships and develop rapport with candidates, hiring managers, team members and partner organizations.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions about hiring strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service and building collaborative relationships across the court.
• Superior organizational and planning abilities, with high attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems preferred.

Necessary special requirement: N/A

Approved forms: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer