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The Allegheny County Department of Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources professional to join our team. This is an opportunity for a curious, agile, and results-focused individual interested in and eager to develop the talent acquisition role in support of the applicant-to-new employee process including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning functions of all levels of staff and management throughout County departments. 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) reports to the Talent Acquisition and Employment Supervisor and works within a team of six (6) to seven (7) other HR professionals. The TAS will focus on developing and expanding recruitment efforts to increase the numbers of qualified and diverse candidates for a wide breadth of positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist coordinates efforts with HR and other departments to streamline and enhance the hiring experience for both candidates and hiring departments, and to reduce any barriers to an efficient employment process.

Whether it's helping people in need, organizing elections, restoring roads and bridges, or providing free activities for all to enjoy, our work matters. As county employees, we are committed to delivering high-quality services and having a direct impact on the neighborhoods and communities we call home. With competitive salaries and generous paid time off, plus a thriving cultural scene and a hub for cutting-edge scientific and medical advancements and world-class education, Allegheny County is an amazing place to live and work. If you have the skills, commitment, desire to make a difference right where you live, then Allegheny County is the perfect place to begin the next stage of your career.

• Coordinates and executes HR operations in the areas of recruitment and talent acquisition, pre-employment/onboarding, job postings, and Human Capital Management HCM) and applicant tracking systems.
• Develops and recommends strategies and implements action plans for conducting effective and centralized talent acquisition efforts; engages appropriate staff in hiring departments to attend and support organization-wide recruiting activities and events.
• Builds and fosters relationships and maintains ongoing communication with college and university placement offices, community organizations and other professional networks to build talent pipelines into County employment.
• Consults with hiring managers and departmental HR liaison recruiters to understand skills and competencies required of candidates for specific positions; assists in the development of comprehensive, accurate and relevant job descriptions that are compliant with employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and organizes recruitment events and activities, and other HR/employment-related programs and services through execution, participation and promotion of such activities.
• Identifies sources of potential candidates through multiple and diverse channels (e.g., job boards, social media platforms, professional associations, etc.).
• Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, staff and managers; refers complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
• Gathers and analyzes data utilizing relevant HR metrics (i.e., turnover, market compensation analysis and benefit trends, etc.) to recommend strategies for talent attraction and retention.
• Leads and/or supports initiatives and special projects related to talent attraction and retention.
• Interacts with applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection.
• Develops, designs, prepares and presents information needed for recruitment efforts.
• Participates in efforts with the goals of streamlining and enhancing recruitment, pre-employment and onboarding functions, improving communications and reducing barriers to the hiring process.
• Maintains a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Performs additional related tasks and duties as requested or required. 

• Recruitment methodologies, strategies, practices, and procedures.
• Trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in HR, talent management and employment law to determine effective recruitment methods.

• Microsoft Office Applications (desktop and web based) including MS Teams and  Sharepoint, among the full suite.
• Utilizing, at a high level, Talent Management systems and related HCM and/or Applicant Tracking systems to accomplish the work
• Social media and other effective communications channels as a means of attracting talent.

• Accurately manage and attend to detail-oriented tasks and responsibilities.
• Prioritize accuracy and quality of work output while multi-tasking adhering to target dates and deadlines.
• Develop, foster, and manage internal and external relationships with applicants, managers, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with understanding, patience, respect, and regard.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing work priorities in a high-volume work environment.
• Collaborate and cooperate within a team environment while also working independently.
• Exercise thoughtful and sound judgement and discretion.
• Be accountable, dependable, reliable, flexible, adaptable; embrace change and enjoy multitasking and fast paced work.
• Take initiative and ownership for work and team output.
• Learn and apply related HR and HCM systems (i.e., JD Edwards, Allegheny County Careers Portal, OnBase document management, Infor CloudSuite HCM, etc.) knowledge and to work activities and responsibilities
• Follow directions; request, accept and utilize feedback and coaching for professional development.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and professionalism and maintain confidentiality at all times.