Human Resources Recruiting Specialist

Human Resources Recruiting Specialist

Pay Grade: 615

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the recruiting and hiring processes and by identifying, attracting and hiring top talent for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of employee information, developing and actively managing a recruitment and applicant management program designed to entice a qualified and diverse applicant pool; coordinating with hiring managers to determine appropriate staffing needs; assisting applicants and hiring managers utilize the applicant management system; coordinating pre-employment activities; performing new hire orientations; and updating and assisting with maintaining job descriptions. Other responsibilities include fostering beneficial employee relations' activities; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; backing up benefit functions; interacting with other employees and the public; maintaining knowledge of legal requirements and best practices; ensuring compliance of policies and procedures; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum two years' Human Resources-related experience
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

• Associates Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to receive an Associates Degree

Key Competencies

• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful...
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"...
• Working with and taking ownership of the activities of persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority; attention and energy are focused on bringing various activities together to meet timetable(s).
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Demonstrating support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing change management practices; helping others to successfully navigate organizational change.
• Identifying and evaluating unique ways to improve the organization (cost reductions, use of resources, policies/procedures, products); generating useful new ideas, approaches or techniques.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $69,846 and $90,800 annual salary. This is an exempt position.

POSTING DATE: February 19th to March 5th Open until filled.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. If an offer of employment is extended, all applicants will be subject to a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening and the offer will be contingent on the results.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply