Talent Acquisition Consultant
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD):
As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top-notch Human Resources services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director-level, generalists, and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility.
Role Overview:
The Talent Acquisition Consultant will be responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of state agencies and will assist with strategic recruitment. The Consultant is also responsible for educating hiring managers on best recruitment practices. This fast-paced environment requires daily communication and planning with hiring managers and Human Resources Directors. There is a presentation aspect as the TA Team is responsible for leading training sessions related to recruiting and interviewing. Additionally, there are multiple project deadlines each quarter.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Check out the State of Indiana's Compensation Calculator to view an estimate of overall compensation after Employer Funded Benefits.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Provide extensive high-level recruitment assistance to partner agencies by leading and executing efforts to support agency hiring needs;
- Identify and attract top-quality talent through creative recruiting solutions, networking, referrals, and advertising to then recommend candidates to hiring managers;
- Utilize Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, and internal databases to drive candidate flow. Remain current on industry trends, sourcing methodologies, and software platforms.
- Develop and present to partner agencies tailored, relevant training on topics such as standardized hiring processes, best practices for improving the candidate experiences, and talent selection;
- Represent the State of Indiana and its executive branch agencies at career events across the state, including at colleges and universities;
- Partner with agency HR teams, hiring managers, and other divisional teams to develop and implement effective strategies for agency initiatives and hiring process improvements.
- Utilize INSPD's robust data sources and consolidated dashboards to identify barriers or trouble areas, propose solutions, develop and implement plans, and assess effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
- Act as a subject-matter expert for the state's SuccessFactors Recruiting platform and standardized hiring processes, consulting with internal HR teams and executive leadership on various day-to-day functions such as requisition creation, requisition management, candidate management, and sourcing best practices.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Human Resources, or related field or 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
- Able to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
- Ability to initiate and maintain extensive networking relationships both within and outside of State Government to assist with recruiting efforts.
- Able to research, investigate and analyze specific topics related to program areas and produce various data, reports, and training material for management as needed.
- Create and present presentations for agencies based on data and recruitment trends.
- This position is results-oriented, problem-solving, consultative, creative, and collaborative in nature.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
