Location
Tacoma, WA | United States
Job description
Talent Acquisition Manager
Salary
$115,377.60 - $162,427.20 Annually
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Non-Classified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
P1060-24
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
02/23/2024
Closing Date
3/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
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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 ( 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
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or directly related field.
Minimum Experience*
6 years of progressively responsible experience including 1 year as a supervisor or manager.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Desired 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, ([email protected]) 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.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering these questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in public administration, human resource management, or a closely related field (related work experience will substitute for a degree on a year-for-year basis)?
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Do you have six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the public sector or union environment advising managers, supervisors, and staff in personnel management, recruitment, selection and hiring processes, managing employee performance, and in interpreting federal, state and local laws related to talent acquisition matters?
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Please describe your experience overseeing recruiting/sourcing.
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Please describe your experience leading talent acquisition teams.
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Please describe your experience creating operational strategies within talent acquisition?
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One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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