Job Description
Job ID: 31341
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location: Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Vermillion, Yankton, or Pierre, SD
Salary: $27.49-$35.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 5/20/25
Position can be remote within the State of South Dakota, preferred location is in the Eastern half of South Dakota.
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA). For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/ .
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Recruiting Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team! Help us find and deliver top talent via innovative recruitment marketing strategies.
The incumbent will partner with hiring managers/state agencies to develop recruiting strategies that aid in filling open positions. They will seek out both active and passive candidates. They will focus on communication, relationship building, and networking by partnering with colleges/universities, community partners, professional associations, and others to build candidate pipelines. They will create social media marketing content (ads) and distribute through the appropriate channels. Attends job/career fairs to build and enhance the State's brand and reputation. Collaborates with other Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA) team members to offer a variety of services to both candidates and state agencies. Seasonal/Frequent travel is required.
In this role, the incumbent will:
- Build relationships by networking with associations, colleges/universities, community partners, and technical/vocational training centers;
- Monitor, maintain, and utilize social media platforms to carry out recruitment activities;
- Market employment opportunities to increase the quality of the applicant pool;
- Develop metrics and measures to determine overall strategy/program effectiveness;
- Coordinate program activities, services, and/or program implementation within HR and with other agencies;
- Provide consultation, make recommendations, and/or facilitate decisions for both general and targeted recruitment strategies;
- Analyze, summarize and/or review data, report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in carrying out recruitment activities, and extensive use of various social media platforms are preferred.
Ability to:
- network and develop positive business relationships;
- speak to, and answer questions about, the State's benefits, compensation plans, insurance, flexible benefits, and employee records;
- collaborate with agency staff and management;
- collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data;
- utilize social media platforms to promote and advertise state openings;
- contact potential candidates and organizations through cold calling, emails, text messages, and other various channels;
- use persuasion and influence in conversations;
- maintain strict confidentiality.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1LV
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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