Talent Acquisition Manager

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is committed to fostering a workplace that is innovative and flexible, and which attracts, supports, and retains a diverse and talented workforce. This position is telework eligible. The successful candidate may apply for and request approval for a Telework Arrangement.
Join Our Team as a Talent Acquisition Manager!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building high-performing teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, driving innovation and excellence in Talent Acquisition? If so, we invite you to lead the City of Tacoma’s efforts as our Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager!
The right candidate has the opportunity to ditch the daily commute and enjoy our hybrid and flexible work schedule options. We understand that you want above-average benefits to secure you and your loved ones’ future. The private sector can’t even come close to matching our unbelievable benefits (Download PDF reader) so, this is the right time to join local government and start a career at the City of Tacoma!
As the Talent Acquisition Manager (in the classification of HR Manager), you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic recruitment initiatives to meet our evolving talent needs. You will lead a team of HR Analysts and Specialists, driving performance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to both candidates and hiring managers. Your innovative approach to Talent Acquisition will be instrumental in helping us build a diverse, high-performing workforce that drives our organization forward.
Responsibilities Include

• Through the lens of equity and anti-racism, develop and lead a variety of Citywide Talent Acquisition programs and policies.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans and initiatives to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand hiring needs, forecast talent requirements, and develop recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Utilize data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Act as a subject matter expert providing technical interpretation of the personnel rules and proposing verbal and written solutions and explanations.
• Orchestrate city wide executive recruitment process, providing talent sourcing expertise and recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a government and/or unionized environment preferred
• Six years of recruiting/sourcing experience with at least four years leading TA teams
• Deep understanding of recruitment operations with focus on operational strategies for advancing a TA function in a high volume, highly complex organization
• Experience using social media tools for attracting, marketing, engagement, networking and sourcing
• Confident communication and management of stakeholders across all levels of an organization, including the ability to propose complex solutions and explanations in writing
• Sound judgment even in ambiguous or stressful situations
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their full potential

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Communication from the City of Tacoma
For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, HR Analyst.
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted before the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.)
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.