Talent Acquisition Consultant II

Alamance County Government is seeking an experienced and innovative Talent Acquisition Consultant II to join our Human Resources team. This position is ideal for a skilled recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

The Talent Acquisition Consultant II will partner with County departments to develop and implement strategies for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent. With a focus on innovation, relationship-building, and workforce planning, this role provides the opportunity to directly shape the employee experience and strengthen the County’s ability to serve the community.

• Recruitment Strategy & Support
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruitment strategies, and guide them through the hiring process.
  • Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions, from job postings and advertising to candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
  • Ensure job postings are clear, accurate, and appeal to a broad and diverse audience.
• Talent Sourcing & Branding
  • Use innovative sourcing methods to identify and attract qualified candidates.
  • Promote Alamance County Government as an employer of choice through outreach, career fairs, and branding initiatives.
  • Build and maintain pipelines of candidates for hard-to-fill positions.

• Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience
  • Guide managers on best practices in interviewing, selection, and equitable hiring.
  • Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Provide regular communication and updates to hiring managers and applicants.
• Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Ensure recruitment processes comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations as well as County policies.
  • Monitor workforce and labor market trends, recommending improvements to strengthen hiring outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate applicant tracking and recruitment data for reporting and analysis.
• Collaboration & Special Projects
  • Serve as the NEOGOV subject matter expert and develop training to encourage optimal utilization.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business/public administration, or a related field. Three (3) years of professional experience in recruitment/talent acquisition—public sector experience preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to source candidates using innovative and diverse strategies, build and maintain candidate pipelines, and recommend improvements based on market trends.