The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is seeking an experienced and organized Human Resources Recruiter to join our team and help us find great talent for our agency. Under general supervision, the HR Recruiter provides multiple human resources services in support of an organization. As an individual contributor, the Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies based on the market conditions and the need to locate qualified individuals to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

This position is located at the GDOL main office in downtown Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains recruiting industry knowledge and gathers information to be informed about recruiting industry trends, tactics, and tools.
• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process including “hard to fill positions.”
• Develops social media presence
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners and department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Works with Business Services Recruiters leveraging their resources to aid in recruitment efforts.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
• Uses key metrics to measure success for recruiting efforts.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and department policies.
• Develops relationships with identified sources for candidates including participation in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Experienced in recruiting via social media platforms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Applicants may be asked to complete an assessment and submit a writing sample and/or MS Excel sample.

Perks and Programs

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of options:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and sick leave
• Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Additional Information

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected may not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The hiring process may involve one or more of the following: an interview, a timed written exercise, and/or an oral presentation. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please advise the hiring manager.

All decisions concerning the employment relationship for qualified applicants will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with the Georgia Department of Labor values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.