Position Summary:
The Human Resources Recruitment Manager is responsible for the full cycle recruitment efforts, hiring plans, and employment initiatives for the City of Corpus Christi. The position directs, manages, and supervises the activities and operations of the Recruitment division in Human Resources and coordinates assigned activities and HR functions with other divisions including classification and compensation, employee relations, benefits administration, and training and development. The Recruitment Manager works closely with City departments and outside agencies to develop first class recruitment strategies and retention plans for the City of Corpus Christi.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as professional resource for City departments on issues or guidance related to recruitment and hiring; negotiates and resolves sensitive or complex hiring or personnel issues; participates on special projects as related to HR.
- Initiate, oversee and manage the procurement process for Executive recruitments to include RFQ/RFP’s, consultant/firm selection, funding sources, contract compliance, recruitment timelines and selection and onboarding.
- Partner with human resources management and leadership team on policy and procedure development, updates and/or revisions.
- Develop, analyze, and review reporting metrics; establish policy, procedures and best practices to support departmental staffing needs to include continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide human resources support by assisting various City departments in the areas of hiring, disciplinary issues and policy interpretation by having extensive knowledge of City policies, procedures, and Federal laws.
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned human resources programs and services.
- May perform other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned.
- Administer and oversee the Leased Worker Program (City Temporary pool) to include hiring, retention, policies, procedures, and audit control processes.
- Supervise staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff is trained, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions and recommendations.
- Provide comprehensive professional HR consulting services to applicants, employees, City departments, outside agencies and the general public.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of human resources programs, service delivery methods and procedures.
- Plan, develop, administer and supervise all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for all City departments.
- Interpret and explain personnel policies, procedures, rules and regulations of HR program areas, including recruitment guidelines, EEO, affirmative action, ADA, grievance procedures, employee benefits, and other related hiring or personnel issues.
- Participate in the development and administration of the division’s annual budget; assist in the forecast of funds needed for recruitment, advertising, equipment, materials and supplies, monitors and approves expenditures, and implements adjustments or cost saving initiatives.
Required Education & Experience:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws (including Fair Labor Standards Act, Family & Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity laws) and ordinances dealing with personnel administration.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing applicable software.
- Ability to conduct research studies and prepare detailed and accurate reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
- A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered
- Knowledge of recruitment and interviewing techniques, methods, and practices.
- Knowledge of current issues and market trends related to the activities and operations of recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Six (6) years of human resources experience including recruitment and talent acquisition; minimum of 2 years must be in a supervisory or managerial role
- Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures and Human Resources planning techniques.
- Ability to analyze complex salary and classification data and make decisions and recommendations.
- Skill in organization and time management.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of supervisory practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field