Cook County Government
ASSOCIATE TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
ASSOCIATE TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Job Summary
Assist and support talent acquisition functions, operations, and activities. Engage in end-to-end recruiting processes and special projects to support staff in order to drive better talent acquisition programs and execution. Utilize various applicant selection tools, collect data, and coordinate efforts with all areas of the Bureau/Department to ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures. Document correspondences, emails, and communications to inform and facilitate talent acquisition activities.
Cook County Offices
Under the President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher OR
Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate AND
Four (4) years of staffing, recruitment, talent acquisition, or directly related experience OR
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience screening candidate resumes and supporting pre-employment screening processes is preferred.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is preferred.
Experience working within a government human resources department with a focus on Talent Acquisition is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to leverage technology to optimize team and individual performance.
Skill in adapting to changes in processes and remaining flexible and open to new ideas.
Skill in drafting job postings and validating prescreening content for County applicants.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with others.
Ability to analyze and comprehend Human Resources and recruitment-based data and review work products in detail so they are clear, concise, and free of errors.
Ability to provide basic insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
Ability to operate as a team player and communicate basic or narrow-defined knowledge to team members and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of basic and standard principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
Physical Requirements Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Candidate Documentation Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
Credentialing for International Degrees
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Veteran’s Preference
MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
Additional Information For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assist and support talent acquisition functions, operations, and activities. Engage in end-to-end recruiting processes and special projects to support staff in order to drive better talent acquisition programs and execution. Utilize various applicant selection tools, collect data, and coordinate efforts with all areas of the Bureau/Department to ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures. Document correspondences, emails, and communications to inform and facilitate talent acquisition activities.
Cook County Offices
Under the President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher OR
Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate AND
Four (4) years of staffing, recruitment, talent acquisition, or directly related experience OR
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience screening candidate resumes and supporting pre-employment screening processes is preferred.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is preferred.
Experience working within a government human resources department with a focus on Talent Acquisition is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to leverage technology to optimize team and individual performance.
Skill in adapting to changes in processes and remaining flexible and open to new ideas.
Skill in drafting job postings and validating prescreening content for County applicants.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with others.
Ability to analyze and comprehend Human Resources and recruitment-based data and review work products in detail so they are clear, concise, and free of errors.
Ability to provide basic insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
Ability to operate as a team player and communicate basic or narrow-defined knowledge to team members and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of basic and standard principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
Physical Requirements Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Candidate Documentation Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
Credentialing for International Degrees
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Veteran’s Preference
MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
Additional Information For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
#J-18808-Ljbffr