Talent Acquisition Specialist, Apprenticeships (Hr Specialist Iii) - Denver

• This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

CDOT for All
CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

#LI-POSTAbout the Work Unit
The Division of Human Resources (DHR) provides all human resource (HR) functions at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), which includes performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR compliance, organizational development, employee development, HR engagement, recruitment, and change management. DHR is the point of contact for all HR-related questions and ensures that department policies, state personnel rules and procedures, state and federal employment laws, and industry best practices are appropriately implemented at CDOT. The Talent Acquisition Unit partners with supervisors to ensure quality hires and the retention of a valued workforce through state-of-the-art recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation.
About the Position
The Division of Human Resources at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a human resources professional to join our Talent Acquisition team located in Metro Denver. This position is responsible for recruitment and selection, position management, compensation review, and personnel services review. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining CDOT's apprenticeship, fellowship, and internship programs.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Apply professional HR knowledge and best practices to the development and maintenance of employment pipeline programs - apprenticeship, fellowship, and internship;
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and navigate apprenticeship registry process;
• Modify and improve the existing highway maintenance apprenticeship program;
• Identify opportunities for additional apprenticeship programs at CDOT to meet the Governor's initiative on skills-based hiring;
• Identify opportunities for changes to CDOT's existing fellowship and internship programs that will increase the number of current or future candidates interested in CDOT's permanent career opportunities;
• Manage the recruitment and selection process for assigned business units;
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create hiring plans and timelines;
• Evaluate job descriptions to ensure accuracy and determine appropriate job class and FLSA;
• Conduct job analysis for vacant positions to determine minimum and preferred qualifications;
• Write and post job announcements and review all applications for minimum qualifications;
• Source potential candidates by using web based tools, job boards, referrals, advertising, and by attending job and career fairs;
• Develop selection tools used to evaluate the qualified applicant pool and train subject matters experts on utilization of those tools;
• Correspond with all applicants to ensure a positive candidate experience;
• Use on-line application tracking software (NeoGov) for recruitment and selection; update OnBase database with recruitment status; use CDOT's Human Resources software (SAP) to update and manage personnel data and organizational structures;
• Provide consultation to managers and subject matter experts related to hiring and staffing; equity, diversity, and inclusion in hiring; organizational structure; and other relevant human resources topics;
• Address the needs of diverse customers; understand and respond in a culturally responsive way;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Work primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but some flexibility.
• HR employees are currently expected to work one day per week in the office and can work the rest of the week from home. In the future, the expected number of days per week in the office may increase.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• 4 years of full-time professional work experience related to human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, anthropology, business, communications, education, English, ethnic studies, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, public administration, social work, or sociology.

AND

• 2 years of full-time work experience with a primary focus in human resources in any combination of the following: compensation, employee relations, job evaluation, labor/employment laws (e.g. FLSA, FML), performance development/management, recruitment, selection/Talent Acquisition, or workforce planning/statistics.

Combination of Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Anthropology, Business Administration, Communication, Education, English, Ethnic Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, or another field of study closely related to the job duties;

AND

• 2 years of full-time work experience with a primary focus in human resources in any combination of the following: compensation, employee relations, job evaluation, labor/employment laws (e.g. FLSA, FML), performance development/management, recruitment, selection/Talent Acquisition, or workforce planning/statistics.

Education Only:

• A master's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Condition of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced human resources professional and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Experience developing and managing apprenticeship programs;
• Experience overseeing fellowship and internship programs;
• Experience overseeing and managing the recruitment and selection processes, with preference for experience in the public sector;
• Experience assessing candidate qualifications and familiarity with the latest assessment techniques;
• Experience evaluating job duties and determining the classification;
• Knowledge and experience with the rules of Colorado's Personnel System and principles of a merit system;
• Knowledge and experience with workplace issues and state and federal rules, laws, and regulations (e.g. Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, USERRA, affirmative action, employee leave, sexual harassment, State Personnel Rules, etc.);
• Familiarity with and experience applying laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment;
• Certificate in Professional Human Resources (PHR);
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and the ability to quickly learn new software systems;
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures and regulations;
• Ability to provide guidance to organizational stakeholders;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Polished written and oral communication skills;
• Analytic thinking, organization, and problem solving skills;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills at all levels within an organization;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Effective time management and organization skills.

Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your applicat...