Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Human Relations Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the ongoing strategy to support the staffing needs of the Kansas City Public Library. Activities include sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees. In addition, is a key team member involved in employee retention. This is a full‑time, exempt position with a starting salary of $50,382, plus excellent benefits. Schedule Monday – Friday with occasional evenings & weekends. Job Duties (Essential Functions) Liaise with internal departments to determine recruitment needs. Collaborate with hiring supervisors to review job descriptions. Update and organize job ads under the supervision and approval of the Human Relations Manager. Determine selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positions. Conduct recruitment efforts for all exempt and non‑exempt personnel, including placing advertisements – internally and externally. Use various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events, and job fairs. Using standardized screening techniques, assess the skills, qualifications, and experience of potential candidates. Perform most routine communications with candidates, including sending rejection notifications to candidates not selected throughout the hiring process. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, including providing timely communication and feedback. Work closely with internal committees and initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices and actively work towards building a qualified and diverse team to support the Library. Develop hiring strategies, user procedures, guideline documentation, and training in line with industry trends. Train and coach staff as it relates to selection to help ensure compliance with employment law and regulations, and Library’s Policies and Procedures. Train staff in the recruitment functionality of the HRIS. Under the supervision and approval of the HR Manager, updates HREE’s SharePoint site as it relates to recruitment. Keep informed of advancements in the field of recruitment and retention. As needed, ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately. Requirements Professional Human Resources certification strongly preferred. 3–5 years of previous experience with recruitment strategy, seeking talent, and assisting as needed with the onboarding processes. Ability to develop and execute recruiting marketing and branding strategies. Ability to continually develop talent pipelines and source potential candidates. Possess firm understanding to implement recruiting metrics to drive decision‑making. Demonstrated ability to screen candidates, compile shortlists, and interview candidates. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally (oral and written communication skills). Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Including following up with potential applicants, candidates, and hiring panels. Demonstrated ability to liaise and collaborate with internal departments. Proficient in Microsoft 365 products such as Outlook email, Outlook calendar, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and other software and databases necessary to connect with potential candidates and appropriate stakeholders. Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications. Demonstrated ability to strive for fairness in all aspects of the hiring process, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, and EEOC guidelines. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple assignments simultaneously and meet established deadlines. Participates in on‑site availability at all locations to ensure proximity and accessibility to staff. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Ability to speak and understand English is required. Additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non‑English languages used in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili. Required Education And Experience A bachelor’s degree related to Human Resources or 3–5 years’ human resource or administrative experience, OR any similar combination of education and experience will be considered. Certification preferred (SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR) Work Environment Work is performed at the Library’s Administrative Annex and Library Branches throughout the district. Primary workspace is shared with coworkers in an office environment. Other work will be performed in a public space amongst staff and patrons from a diverse socio‑economic community. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. 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