State of Nebraska · 3 days ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$26.91/hr - $26.91/hrThe State of Nebraska is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance recruitment strategies and attract top talent for public service roles. This position involves consulting with state agencies, leading workforce planning initiatives, and promoting the state as an employer through various channels.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support state agency stakeholders by consulting on talent acquisition strategies and serving as a strategic advisor for best practices and recruitment lifecycle management
Develop, implement and lead workforce planning initiatives, including hiring forecasts, succession planning and skills-based hiring strategies
Promote and represent the State of Nebraska as a key employer through various social media, events, networking and marketing channels
Leverage recruiting and candidate tools and systems, including applicant tracking system, resume databases and internet sourcing databases, to strategically source, evaluate and match candidates with potential career opportunities, including within the State's temporary employment program (SOS Temporary Program)
Engage in continuous improvement efforts and training related to systems, processes and personal development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis
Regular and Reliable attendance is required
Preferred
Experience leading large-scale recruitment projects or similar HR initiatives
Experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing/direct search, recruitment marketing
Talent acquisition certification
Benefits
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
Founded in 1867
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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Nebraska Governor
2025-06-22
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