Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)
Human Resources Unit
Address: 8620 North 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
www.azdes.gov

Salary: $47,564 – $56,454 Annually

Grade: 22

Closing Date: March 6, 2024

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. With direction from the DBME Talent Acquisition Supervisor, this position will work with all administrations within the Division. This position is recognized as an expert in Human Resources, with specialized expertise in the Staffing & Recruitment area.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Offering guidance and collaboration with hiring managers to develop and execute staffing plans and activities to hire qualified individuals.
• Composing announcements and prepare requisitions in Talent Acquisition.
• Consulting and participating on panels or proctor testing/skills assessments when needed.
• Conferring with Division position control specialist to confirm vacant position numbers are in the proper classification and ensure that staffing efforts maintain established headcount.
• Attend job fairs in cooperation with Human Resources Administration (HRA) for recruitment of vacant positions.
• Providing management and employees with interpretation of Arizona Administrative Code (A. A. C.), Department/Division Policies and Procedures, Employment Law and Federal Laws; ensuring consistent application and compliance with such rules and policies.
• Preparing a wide variety of reports, tracks and maintains data.
• Assist in the development of staffing & recruitment related policy and procedures.

Knowledge in:

• Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to work assignment.
• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program to include: Talent Acquisition.
• Staffing trends and best practice guidelines for the selection process.
• Diverse sourcing methods (job board, social media, etc.)

Skilled in:

• Developing innovative approaches for tapping into new sources of applicants.
• Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.
• Establishing priorities among conflicting needs with limited resources.
• Google, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Performance Management software and various software to monitor and track human resources actions.

Ability to:

• Handle high volume staffing for hard-to-fill positions.
• Network and build relationships with professionals outside the organizations.
• Review issues and make well-reasoned and fully supportive recommendations within the framework of laws, rules and regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or closely related field and two (2) years of related human resources experience in staffing and the selection process or equivalent experience.
• Relevant HR Certification.

• This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at 480.825.2901 or email tslatcher@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480.825.2901. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.