human resources specialist.

• Advise hiring managers on the rules and procedures related to the staffing process and recommend the most appropriate, inclusive, and efficient recruitment and staffing methods and tools.
• Manage position recruitment activities in accordance with applicable state statutes, administrative rules, agency-approved protocols, and the requirements of the Department of Personnel Management (DPM).
• Conduct position analysis utilizing job experts when necessary and define critical knowledge, skills, and tasks to be performed with awareness of the importance of explicit bias.
• With an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusivity, develop recruitment-specific assessment plans, scoring benchmarks, announcements, HAM/TAM documents, etc. in partnership with appropriate job experts and hiring supervisors.
• Coordinate and administer the scoring of competitive assessments or other recruitment techniques by tabulating the evaluation of raters, determining, and analyzing inter-rater reliability, obtaining other reviews as necessary, and establishing registers and certifications.
• Review and approve interview strategies and questions to ensure consistency with applicable HR laws, affirmative action, administrative rules, and associated best practices.
• Conduct background and reference checks on final candidates, seeking advice on results and follow-up actions as required.
• Enter new hire data into HR systems accurately and according to established timelines.
• Interpret state statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures in the areas of staffing and recruitment.
• Perform entry of recruitment process and information in TAM/PeopleSoft such as the creation of the job announcements, monitoring of applicant activity and assessment materials, printing assessment materials for rating panel, entering applicant scores, generating the register and certification lists, and entering the interview results.
• Assist with recruitment close-out processes; review and process hire packet information including the reporting of actions, necessary HR statistics, communicating selection status to candidates, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or proven experience relevant to this role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the best practices in the hiring and selection process, including methods and strategies for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge of recruitment practices including strategies for recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of State and Federal employment and labor relations rules, regulations, and laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action principles and practices.
• Knowledge and skill in maintaining and creating files, reports, and records and effective organizational techniques.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform detailed work accurately.
• Ability to plan workload, establish multiple priorities, and organize competing work assignments in order to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and skill using computer software including Microsoft Office tools, electronic forms, intra/internet, and ability to learn and work effectively with specialized software products (Oracle PeopleSoft).

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Spherion's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Spherion representative for more information.