Government Jobs is hiring: Recruiter I in Colorado Springs

Recruiter I

We are looking for a self-starter with keen attention to detail and extraordinary multitasking abilities to join the Recruiting team. In this entry-level position, you will work with the team to implement full-cycle recruiting for the City - this includes, among other duties, entering requisitions for vacancies, preparing & posting job bulletins, screening applications, setting up interviews, and negotiating job offers.

How will you have an impact? As a Recruiter I, your role is pivotal in our mission to assemble the most dynamic and talented individuals to fuel the heartbeat of our city! You'll search for the brightest stars to join our extraordinary team.

In your role on the Recruiting Team, you will:

• Work with Recruiting team and hiring managers to support recruitment strategies and timelines
• Respond to emerging recruiting needs and provide support as needs arise
• Review applications to evaluate qualifications
• Work with hiring managers to develop and review interview questions and panels
• Participate in the City's recruitment outreach efforts, including community career fairs and events, working alongside team members; occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
• Communicate with applicants regarding application status and qualifications
• Collaborate with the Human Resource team to support the HR service delivery model
• Work with supervisor on projects as requested for metrics, tracking, and reporting
• Attend related webinars and training workshops as requested
• Work with the recruiting team to research and identify effective posting sources
• Participate in training for customers in recruitment processes when necessary

Skills & Strengths for Success:

• Exceptional organizational and customer service
• An extraordinary ability to multitask
• Ability and willingness to network with applicants through varied community events
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study
• One year of full-time, professional experience in human resources or recruiting/talent acquisition

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NeoGov or another Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experience working in a government setting

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.