What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller - Recruiter position at COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS?
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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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About The Division
The Human Resources Division supports the agency’s strategic direction by assisting management in meeting staffing needs and managing people. This includes recruiting and hiring staff; on-boarding new hires; coordinating benefits; training and developing the workforce on HR topics; creating and implementing employee engagement initiatives; and facilitating separation. Human Resources’ professionals are consultants and business partners; they advise managers and employees on workforce issues and help the agency achieve its business goals.
General description
Join the Human Resources Division as a Recruiter. Work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with an emphasis on staffing, recruitment, classification, and training. Develops recruiting strategies in support of organization staffing objectives. Executes recruiting strategies to deliver suitable job candidates for assigned positions. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws related to employee hiring and classification, as well as human resources’ policies and procedures. Provide customer service assistance to applicants and/or employees on a variety of human resources business matters. Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies and procedures. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.
Human Resources Specialist III: $4,833.33-$5,400.00
Human Resources Specialist IV: $5,583.33-$6,000.00
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2 years of experience as a recruiter or up to 2 years of transferable experience in event planning, customer service, Sales, Promotions, Peer mentorship or student leadership who demonstrate strong communication, relationship building and organization skills in lieu of direct recruiting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications or Public Administration.
- Experience in lifecycle recruiting in any one of the following specialties: accounting/auditing, statisticians, legal, procurement, communications and/or information technology.
- Experience with recruiting software such as Taleo and/or state of Texas CAPPS Recruit.
- Experience searching external resume databases.
- Experience conducting human resources training.
Substitutions
- Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of related experience.
Licenses and Certifications
- A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license) and current proof of automobile insurance.
- The following professional certifications are preferred: Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will:
- Confer with division directors and the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to identify recruiting needs.
- Evaluate recruitment requirements by evaluating organization development plans and develop effective recruiting plans and strategies.
- Align job candidate profiles with staffing objectives.
- Proactively headhunt for hard-to-fill positions using LinkedIn and other professional networks ensuring a steady pipeline of top-tier candidates.
- Source applicants through various methods including advertising, job sites, career fairs, and online platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn.
- Collaborate with TAs (Talent Acquisition Specialists) and recruiting platforms to post roles.
- Serve as the Handshake admin, managing the agency’s presence on the platform and coordinating job postings.
- Source and maintain effective relationships with social, professional, and university networks to source qualified candidates.
- Maintain and update agency LinkedIn Talent Acquisition page.
- Attend events Promoting the agency at Talent Acquisition (TA), HR networking, and related meetup. (this will require travelling and working late or working outside of regular business hours)
- Organize and execute college recruitment program researching events for the Talent Acquisition team to attend throughout the year.
o Attends hiring and networking events as determined and needed.
o Serves as the primary contact for universities for all and any job fair coordination.
- Responsibilities at hiring events include:
o Create simple forms for all open and evergreen positions.
o Set-up, staffing (meet and great), and tear down of booth.
o Create and order marketing material, flyers, and promotional items.
o Data collection (Resumes, contact info, etc.).
- Post-event:
o Responsible for collaborating with the TA team regarding open roles and potential qualified candidates.
o Effective data management and distribution.
o Report on event outcomes after each recruiting season.
o Manage field office and division hiring event attendance and report to TA Supervisor.
o Source vendors for marketing materials.
- Meetings and community Engagement
o Represent CPA at regional networking events, and job fairs while promoting agency brand.
o Develop and implement strategic initiatives to increase the agency’s visibility.
o Attend networking events and build a pipeline of public and private networking events.
o Build strong relationships with university professors, university recruitment teams, Student Organizations and other Professional Organizations while attending community events.
- The Recruiter is also responsible for the following administrative tasks:
o Maintain a database of hiring events, networking events, and partnerships.
o Create, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for the TA team to request headhunting support for critical roles.
o Responsible for managing and tracking expenses for events, travel, marketing materials, and platforms.
o Maintain current marketing materials reflecting a summary of the agency, divisions, and the positions we are hiring for.
- Assist and support the TA team as required with the hiring process.
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.