Manager, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition - Human Resources Analyst III

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 2M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Division, Office of Human Resources.
 
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.  

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application.  Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, oversees and performs advanced professional human resources administration work in all aspects of recruitment and talent acquisition functions including developing recruitment strategies, talent sourcing, reviewing and evaluation of candidates, screening, developing interviewing panels, talent acquisition and assisting departments with the selection of candidates for employment.
 
 Essential Functions

• Coordinates and reviews the work of professional and support personnel engaged in human resources administration and recruitment activities. 
• Establishes, administers, and updates standard operating procedures (SOP) to implement policies, and to ensure consistency of human resources administration activities.
• Provides lead administration, approvals and training on County’s recruitment and talent acquisition system (NEOGOV).
• Reviews and qualifies applications based on minimum qualifications for vacant positions in NEOGOV.  Prepares final eligible lists, refers top candidates to hiring departments.
• Conducts research and studies, and prepares recommendations to assist in recruitment and talent acquisition policy development. Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memorandum of understanding.
• Oversees employment background process and verification for new hires, promotions, transfers or employment status changes.
• Creates and oversees recruitment and retention activities with County departments and other private and public organizations. 
• Researches and responds to inquiries, writes and edits correspondence, schedules interviews and meetings, etc. 
• Creates and prepares various reports for senior management.
• Provides statistical analysis of Recruitment activities and makes recommendations on improvements, both in process and systems.
• Participates in other countywide departmental projects related to recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Performs other duties as required. 

• Knowledge of recruitment and acquisition principles including sourcing, screening and retention strategies.
• Knowledge of human resources law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memorandum of understanding.  
• Knowledge of labor relations.  
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and data analysis used in human resources administration and research.   
• Knowledge of Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws and practices.
• Ability to analyze a variety of information and to recommend appropriate actions.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain human resources policy and procedures both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to multitask and adjust to competing and shifting priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology; plus four years' professional experience in human resources administration.  

(Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.  Education beyond a bachelor's degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, psychology, or law may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)  

Must hold and maintain a current HR Certification through HR professional organizations including but not limited to, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI) and The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA) within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years as an experienced In-House or External Recruiter, or within Recruitment/Talent Acquisition Operations preferred.
• Two or more years as a Manager or Team Lead within a Human Resources Team.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.