FULL PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to develop and implement recruiting strategies and administer the recruiting and hiring processes for the city.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Develops and implements recruitment strategies for City positions: tracks and analyzes turnover trends and vacancy statistics works with departments to gain an understanding of positions and develop a list of ideal qualifications; identifies and targets potential applicant pools; attends job fairs; implements employee referral programs; and promotes City-employment to the job market.

Manages the hiring process: advertises vacant positions; receives and screens resumes; coordinates departmental review of qualified applicants; develops and/or administers appropriate testing for applicants; conducts interviews, reference checks, and background checks; sends non-select letters to applicants who are not hired; provides new and potential employees with information regarding relocation assistance, benefits, and other employee programs; and ensures the legal and procedural integrity of all hiring practices. 

Manages employee termination process: conducts exit interviews and completes checklists; refers out-going employees to community resources and programs as appropriate; compiles data and submits reports to management.  

Tracks Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance information for all resumes and applicants.  Knowledge of State and Federal employment, labor, and immigration laws and government compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Develops and facilitates training classes for supervisors on hiring policies and practices and interviewing skills.

Maintains the City’s class specifications: reviews and revises specifications as necessary; works with departments to ensure that specifications accurately reflect the actual work performed; and develops position minimum requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, regulations; conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, equipment, trends and advances in the profession; reads updates and other professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities, conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; participates on review committees, policy committees, safety committees, or other committees; represents the department at community events.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for information or other assistance.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business management, human resources, or closely related field; three (3) to five (5) years of experience in human resources or recruiting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:  Requires thorough knowledge of State and Federal employment, labor, and immigration laws and government compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Must be able to develop and present management-training classes for supervisory personnel. Must be able to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:  Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:  Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

 Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:  Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.