Recruitment Manager

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Starting Salary: $64,912.89-$67,905.37 (depending on experience)

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Recruitment Manager is responsible for the full employment recruitment-to-placement process for the City of Edmond. They oversee sourcing and screening potential candidates; managing the interview and employment background process; facilitating salary offers; and keeping candidates updated throughout the process. The Recruitment Manager also establishes and maintains connections with external entities such as local colleges, high schools, and businesses to promote the City of Edmond as an appealing destination for employment.

Additionally, the Recruitment Manager oversees the formulation of job descriptions and ensures recruitment strategies are kept current. They provide guidance and training to department leaders on developing accurate job descriptions, recruiting, interviewing, and evolving recruitment strategies.

The Human Resources department has an alternative schedule, with hours from 7:30-5:30 Monday through Thursday and from 7:30-11:30 on Friday.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment, recruitment, and candidate selection activities, including (but not limited to) evaluating applications, conducting interviews, maintaining records in various HR software systems

• Oversee and conduct the employment hiring process

• Provide direction and assistance to the Talent Coordinator regarding tasks associated with the hiring process

• Extend conditional offers of hire and facilitate salary offer negotiations

• Coordinate and proctor promotional exams, psychological testing, and polygraph exams as needed for Fire, Police, and Public Safety Communications positions

• Coordinate and conduct the Promotional Assessment Process for the City of Edmond Police and Fire Departments

• Prepare and manage the HR Employment budget and provide recommendations

• Oversee the Temporary Labor Services contract to include screening, placing, and monitoring of temporary personnel in City departments

• Organize, plan, and conduct employment Onboarding and Orientation phases for new employees, supervisory promotions, and seasonals

• Compose employment-related correspondence, announcements, memos, and agendas

• Monitor and coordinate with vendors regarding post-accident testing results

• Assist with other Human Resources department functions, processes, and planning

Qualifications

• General knowledge equivalent to two (2) years of college

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business, or Organizational Development preferred

• 4 years of related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Human Resources experience preferred

• 2 years of management experience

• People and/or project management

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Familiarity with different recruitment platforms

• Proficiency utilizing social media

• Excellent speaking and listening skills

• Ability to connect and communicate with people from various backgrounds and experiences

• Strong decision-making skills

• Ability to learn legal restrictions and liabilities related to interviewing, conducting backgrounds, and screening employees

• Ability and willingness to work hours in excess of or outside established working schedule

• Ability and willingness to travel locally and occasionally overnight or out of town as needed (using personal vehicle)

• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position

• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance

• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents

• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Potential for bilingual pay

• A tangible impact to the Human Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond

• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.