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Job Description
Description:
Are you ready to make a positive difference in recruiting?
The City of Palo Alto is a progressive, cutting edge city that innovates in all areas of civic service and technology. Palo Alto is looking for a recruiting professional to bring that same level of innovation and service to the city's recruiting efforts.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can implement data-driven strategies to create more responsive and nimble hiring and onboarding while maintaining dedication to providing the city with the highest quality candidates.
You could be the ideal candidate if you possess:- A proven track record of strategic plan implementation with development of processes and procedures incorporating input from stakeholders
- Experience in implementing dashboard metrics to assess recruitments and respond proactively to market shifts
- Skill in innovative uses of social media to increase visibility and tell a compelling marketing story
- Ability to create efficiencies in HR processes to reduce Time to Fill metrics - especially from Selection to First Day on the Job
- Resources to build a pipeline of candidates for current and future recruitments
- Attention to candidate experience
- Public sector (NeoGov) and union environment experience is highly desirable
In FY24, this division oversaw 337 hirings, of which 185 were hourly and 152 for full-time positions, and received/reviewed over 12,000 applications. In May, the City Council conducted a Study Session on recommended improvements to the City's recruitment process. That presentation can be found here under Item 16. This new position of Recruitment Division Manger will be responsible for implementing these recommendations, expanding the digital marketing pilot program, and increase the participation and knowledge base of the HR Liaison Program.
Description
Reports To: Director or Assistant Director Human Resources
Supervises: 5 FT / 2PT Human Resources staff and 5 - 7 recruitment services providers
Format: Up to 2 days per week remote work / 3 days per week in office
Competitive salary with generous benefit package including defined-benefit retirement.
Purpose of Classification
This position is responsible for designing, directing, and evaluating a citywide comprehensive recruitment and talent acquisition program. Incumbents will manage and supervise day-to-day recruiting operations, develop long-term workforce strategic plans, implement existing plans, and continually evaluates and innovates all stages of the recruitment process.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This single class requires an incumbent to have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle complex and strategic projects with Citywide impacts. It is distinguished from subordinate senior level classification in its Citywide program management, supervision of first-level supervisors, and heightened expectation to provide value-added strategic analysis, recommendations, and a very high level of independent decision making.
For full classification description, click here
First review of applications will be on September 30th. Posting may close at any point after this date.
Essential Duties:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Directs the Citywide recruitment and talent acquisition programs
- Reviews, develops, and implements division specific recruitment plans
- Works with department directors to forecast staffing needs, assist with workforce continuity planning and other staffing strategies
- Directs and responsible for oversight of the development of staff within their assigned division including annual performance appraisals, development plans, performance improvement, schedules, and any other related tasks.
- Continually remains informed on industry best practices, innovative hiring programs, and maintains their status as a subject matter expert within their field
- Develops and implements recruitment-specific training and development programs for staff both within Human Resources and Citywide.
- Manages the implementation and regular review of data analytics and the development and tracking of performance metrics within their division.
- May participate in Union negotiations, labor management, grievance hearings, or other related matters as a subject matter expert.
- Ensures CA Civil Rights laws are properly administered; ability to analyze and interpret applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, to accumulate and analyze data, prepare comprehensive reports, speak and write effectively, and work with a minimum of direction
- May present to City Council or Council Committees
- Manages relocation, immigration and any other staffing administration related to these responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:- Possession of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or related field,
- Three to five years of experience at a management or senior level within Human Resources.
Supplemental Information:
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Closing Date/Time: 10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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