Talent Outreach Partner - Human Resources

Overview Are you passionate about social justice? Do you enjoy connecting people and employment opportunities? Do you have some curiosity about careers in the legal profession? Are you committed to diversity and equity? This is a great opportunity to grow your human resources career and make difference! The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Talent Outreach Partner who will be a key ambassador for CPCS in our efforts to recruit diverse and highly talented pools of candidates to ensure a strong pipeline of future public defender staff. The Talent Outreach Partner must be dedicated to improving and enhancing the talent acquisition process including achieving greater staff diversity by improving outreach and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This position will be based in Boston but will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and at least four (4) years of talent acquisition experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills; Access to an automobile in order to travel to law schools, office locations, and other locations across the Commonwealth; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely;

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Interest in and ability to promote and support building strategic relationships with potential referral sources and/or organizations; Knowledge of labor markets, recruiting practices and effective social media recruitment tools and marketing resources; Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace; Commitment to values consistent with the agency’s Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement; Commitment to recruiting and supporting diverse talent; Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows, and the Internet required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred; Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS; Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization; Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently; Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member; and, Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

COMPENSATION

CPCS offers a competitive compensation, benefits, and pension package; a diverse and inclusive culture; colleagues and co-workers who are committed to and passionate about their work; and the opportunity to serve. CPCS work culture also promotes work/life balance, providing work from home options and flexible hours. Salary Range: $80,598.00 - $118,361.00. Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Talent Outreach Partner include, but are not limited to: Developing and expanding existing contacts with local and national law schools, including HBCUs, and law student associations, colleges and universities, bar associations and affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission; Meeting regularly with agency Hiring Managers to ensure recruitment and sourcing goals are met, as well as aiding the private counsel panel units in developing talent pipelines; Developing active and passive recruitment sources to ensure diverse and talented candidate pools for all legal and non-legal positions, including social media presence; Working with interested stakeholders to identify and develop strategies and practices that will make our agency more competitive and effective at recruiting and hiring diverse and talented individuals; Assisting the Internship Coordinator by recruiting law students and undergraduate students and communicating with CPCS offices regarding their internship opportunities; Collaborating with the Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, in developing and supporting a wide range of strategic efforts to increase talent pipelines; Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events; Working with the Communications Director to create updated written, audio, and video promotional materials and to highlight the agency’s Employer Value Proposition; Assisting with managing and developing Hiring Processes and new employee and intern on-boarding processes; and, Other duties as assigned. EEO Statement The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Committee for Public Counsel Services