What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist position at City of Grand Junction, Colorado?
Description
TALENT ACQUISITION AND ENGAGMENT SPECIALIST
Hiring Range: $6,470 - $7,282 Monthly
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About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition and Engagement Specialist to develop and implement innovative recruiting and sourcing strategies to attract and engage talent that aligns with the organization’s needs. This role will involve building strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand position requirements and collaborate on tailored recruiting strategies. The specialist will manage and expand the department’s recruitment-focused social media accounts, enhancing branding and storytelling efforts. Additionally, the position will require conducting research and analyzing hiring and employee satisfaction data to assess the effectiveness of recruiting and retention initiatives. If you thrive on creativity and devising innovative strategies for talent acquisition, consider joining our Human Resources team!
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About the Human Resources Department:
The Human Resources Department ensures effective selection, development, and retention of the City's workforce. This includes recruitment; testing and selection; salary and fringe benefit administration; workers' compensation administration; training and development programs; and policy and procedure development. Our HR team is made up of dynamic, creative, and flexible individuals whose top priority is serving our employees and community. We offer an environment that encourages open communication and the exchange of ideas, and we strive to bring out the best in one another.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. We are searching for professionals who share our values to join our organization.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Define, implement, and execute creative recruiting and sourcing strategies to attract and engage talent.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with hiring managers to understand position needs and collaborate on recruitment strategies; coordinate and post job opportunities.
- Manage and grow the City’s recruitment platforms and social media accounts.
- Research, analyze, and report hiring statistics to evaluate recruitment, retention, and advertising efforts.
- Monitor, interact, and respond to applicants to cultivate engagement and enhance brand awareness, facilitating positive recruitment experience.
- Partner with educational institutions, workforce centers, and industry contacts; plan and develop outreach programs.
- Develop, implement, and facilitate employee engagement and recognition programs.
- Prepare, monitor, and track assigned budgets.
- Participate and contribute to various committees.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
- Three (3) years of professional experience in recruiting, communications, public relations, human resources, social media management, or marketing.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, public relations, human resources, or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
Salary : $6,470 - $7,282
