SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4996006) Apply  SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Salary $57,876.00 - $67,764.58 Annually Location 500 Jefferson Job Type Full Time Job Number 36736 Department HUMAN RESOURCES Division HRD-HR OPERATIONS & CLIENT RELATIONS Opening Date 07/03/2025 Closing Date 7/9/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Department: HUMAN RESOURCES Posting Number: 36696 Division: HR OPERATIONS Reporting Location: 500 Jefferson Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In the Human Resources Department, coordinates and leads professional human resources activities by promoting the employer brand, conducting digital recruiting, responding to applicant status inquiries, creating job listings, coordinating applicant sourcing and community recruitment activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conducts recruitment and related personnel functions. • Drafts job postings, prescreen applicants, coordinate pre-employment eligibility requirements, and extending job offers. • Performs limited candidate sourcing through online and other tools. • Participates in job fairs, seminars, and visit professional organizations to pipeline talent, help build organizational relationships and to market positions. • Administers the use of social platforms to promote new jobs, answer follower questions and write/post content. • Completes quarterly budget reconciliations. • Additional professional duties consist of producing memorandums for various actions, monitor Mayor’s Office Approvals for staffing actions, provide HR guidance to Executive Staff, maintain organizational & staffing reports, and generate other recruiting/staffing status reports as requested. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three years of related professional experience in human resources are required. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERENCES **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE 21 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers . To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)395-2141. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)395-2141. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 02 What is your highest level of education? + High School Diploma or GED + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree or beyond + None of the above 03 What was your field of study? + Human Resources + Business Administration + Social Science + Liberal Arts + Other + None of the above 04 Which best describes your experience in the human resources field? + I have less than 3 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position. + I have more than 3 but less than 5 years' experience that directly relates to the duties of this position. + I have more than 5 but less than 7 years' experience that directly relates to the duties of this position. + I have more than 7 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position. 05 Are you currently a City of Houston Human Resources employee? + Yes + No Required Question