Sedgwick County Government · 13 hours ago
Human Resources Recruitment Specialist - HUMAN RESOURCES
Wichita, KS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.99/hr - $23.99/hr
2+ years expSedgwick County Government is dedicated to building strong talent pipelines through effective recruitment efforts. The Human Resources Recruitment Specialist will partner with department leaders to enhance recruitment strategies, manage community outreach, and oversee the functionality of recruitment systems.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate recruitment and community outreach with Human Resources leadership and hiring departments
Build and sustain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, strategic advertising, and partnership with local and state organizations
Represent Sedgwick County at career and community events, supporting recruitment branding with Strategic Communications
Facilitate the Recruitment Committee, promote inclusive recruitment strategies, and ensure compliance with employment laws, County policies, Veterans’ Preference, and data privacy standards
Provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, aligning efforts with workforce planning, compensation, and County equity goals, with final hiring decisions retained by departments
Serve as a subject matter expert and power user of Sedgwick County’s recruiting systems, leveraging data, analytics, and reporting to support proactive recruitment, talent pipeline development, and continuous improvement
Provide training, technical support, and documentation to ensure consistent system use, including requisition creation, posting, and management
Monitor applicant flow and candidate quality, recommending targeted sourcing or outreach as needed
Review applications, coordinate Veteran’s Preference reviews per policy, and collaborate with Compensation and Project Management Analysts to track and report recruitment metrics, with final hiring authority retained by departments
Oversee the functionality and effectiveness of the County’s Career Site and recruitment technologies in coordination with Human Resources leadership, Information Technology, and external vendors to ensure reliable system performance and timely issue resolution
Evaluate and recommend enhancements to improve accessibility, navigation, and applicant engagement, and coordinate the effective use of recruitment tools and platforms across the County
Qualification
Required
Two years of professional experience in personnel recruiting, employment services, human resources, or a related field; or one year of recruiting experience for a Sedgwick County department
Up to one year of the required experience may be substituted with relevant education, training, or coursework that provides applicable knowledge and skills in recruitment, human resources, or workforce development
Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance
Must have access to a personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the position
Preferred
One year of experience recruiting for a large or complex organization with multiple departments, classifications, or work units
Direct experience using an applicant tracking system or electronic recruiting platform
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
Human Resources certification such as PSHRA-CP, SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR
Benefits
Health coverages
Paid leave
Regular compensation reviews
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
Company
Sedgwick County Government
Sedgwick County Government is located in South Central Kansas and encompasses 1,008 square miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brent Shelton
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Anna Meyerhoff-Cole
Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
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