Recruitment Specialist (Exempt Hiring)
Job Description
Full-time
Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer:
Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits – We care about your well being.
Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Agency Information
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) works to modernize city government and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of City services. We focus on innovating and strengthening the city’s administrative functions and enabling resident-facing departments to evaluate, plan, and continually improve their service delivery to create a culture of respect.
The Recruitment Specialist will work in the Office of Talent Solutions (formerly HR & Talent). Talent Solutions focuses on the development and implementation of strategic human resource initiatives and process improvements—working closely with the operating departments across the City of Philadelphia and the Office of Human Resources to implement these improvement initiatives. Our mission is to build a progressive and diverse City Workforce utilizing modern and transformational talent management strategies.
Are you experienced with using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and / or other social media platforms to recruit and acquire new talent?
Do you have a passion for conversing with job seekers at career fairs to help connect them with job opportunities?
Do you like meeting with hiring managers to customize recruiting solutions for their job vacancies?
Are you knowledgeable about diversity recruiting methods and resources?
Are you familiar with LinkedIn Recruiter seat, or similar platforms and willing to learn how to use it?
If you answered yes to several questions above, you may want to join our team. HR&T is searching for a Recruitment Specialist to help fill vacancies across the City of Philadelphia with an emphasis on exempt positions (non-employment exam positions).
The Recruitment Specialist will join a collaborative, autonomous, and innovative teams that provides citywide services and supports city agencies in their talent acquisition, professional development, organizational development, and employer branding needs.
Work-Life: Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days, however the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired. Please note, in the near future, our working arrangement is subject to change, but our hours will remain 37.5 hours per week.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Sourcing through Social Media – The ideal candidate is experienced with using social media platforms to recruit new talent. This position will be responsible for posting positions on social media, increasing engagement and awareness of City vacancies, and tracking and reporting. This will involve creating hashtags, social media posts, blogs or other methods of social media promotion.
Develop Recruitment Plans – The ideal candidate will conduct meetings virtually or in-person with hiring managers to learn about their job vacancies. This position works to develop and suggest recruiting plans or strategies to source from professional organizations, diverse populations, career fairs, and other various sources and methods. The Recruitment Specialist will help to fill various leadership, technology, unique and/or hard-to-fill positions.
Ability to use LinkedIN Recruiter – The ideal candidate is familiar with LinkedIn Recruiter seat, or willing to learn how to use it. This position uses LinkedIN Recruiter frequently to for targeting recruiting and job posting, and tracking the performance of the job posting.
Ability to use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – The ideal candidate is experienced using applicant tracking systems to post jobs, track hiring status, and run reports. We use SmartRecruiters as an ATS and this position will work closely with an HR&T Coordinator to post jobs on the ATS.
Engage Job Seekers at Career Fairs – The ideal candidate is experienced and passionate about engaging and conversing with job seekers at career fairs. This position may represent the City of Philadelphia at both in-person and virtual career fairs hosted by the City of Philadelphia, or other organizations. This position may also support or provide talent acquisition insight to career fair planning teams.
Ability to track and report recruiting metrics – The ideal candidate would be able to use the applicant tracking system, and other recruiting platforms to produce metrics to evaluate performance of recruiting methods. This position will provide monthly, quarterly reports to show the trends and general performance activity for City of Philadelphia positions.
In addition to this position primarily focusing on exempt (non-employment exam) positions, the position may occasionally provide universal insight or support collaboration in the recruiting of civil service positions. The position will work closely with the Deputy Director of Talent Management, and the HR & Talent Coordinator within the Chief Administrative Office, HR & Talent.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both virtually and in-person)
Written communication skills
Knowledge of diversity and recruitment strategies and resources
Knowledge of social media platforms and usage
Ability to produce and interpret recruiting metrics
Ability to use recruiting platforms (LinkedIN Recruiter, and applicant tracking systems)
Knowledge of recruiting strategies and sourcing best practices
Strong organization skills
Innovative thinker
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or 3 to 4 year of ideal candidate experience and
2 to 3 years of recruitment experience in developing recruiting strategies, creating social media content to engage and source candidates, and participation in career fairs
2 years of experience developing social media content for recruiting / talent acquisition and reporting related metrics.
Note – Any combination of the above experience may be accepted.
Ability to obtain proficiency in LinkedIN Recruiter and Smart Recruiters
Additional Information
SALARY: $60,00 – $65,000 / year
Discover the Perks of being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
• Pay off your student loans faster – As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA – Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you’re a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships – The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
Did you know?
● We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
● Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
● Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
● Generous retirement savings options are available
Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov
