Summary of Job Duties

Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon successful completion of the 6 month introductory period.

City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora! We're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Remote work opportunities

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have experience in all functions of recruiting, hiring, and retention. This position provides the highest levels of customer service by fostering positive relationships with internal and external customers. This specialist has a passion for growing the organization and has a desire to help our employees embrace our diverse culture and enact positive change.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the creation of internal and external employment advertisements through various job boards, social media, and government recruiting agencies
• Reviews and evaluates job applications
• Assesses applicants and prepares certification lists for referral to hiring managers
• Maintains applicant tracking systems and records
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Provides guidance and assistance on interviewing and selection techniques and procedures
• Develops and executes city-wide strategies including DEI hiring, internships, community outreach, and sourcing
• Execute new hire onboarding process; conditional offer creation, background/drug screen coordination, final offer clearance
• Conduct exit interviews and investigation support
• Plan, manage, and evaluate special projects within the department
• Provides information and assistance to applicants, current employees, and departments on the City's HR policies and procedures
• Partners with internal departments on position management and maintenance
• Assists in the development of job qualifications and requirements
• Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or related field

Experience:

• At least 3 years in the human resource profession with an emphasis in recruiting, hiring, and talent acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR or SHRM certified professional
• Experience with managing high-volume, fast-paced recruiting

Abilities:

• Knowledge of human resource processes and procedures; personal computer and related software applications including word processing, data base and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers and citizens.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Make accurate math calculations and keep detailed records.
• Set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Interact knowledgeably with staff and public in person and by phone.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated capabilities in public relations and communications and be comfortable with public speaking of various size audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

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  When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment.
• Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation.
• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment.

Equipment Used:

• Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators and copy/fax machines.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

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For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies