Harris County

Sr. Talent Manager

Harris County Houston, TX

Position Description

Position Overview:

The Sr. Talent Manager creates, develops, and manages recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring that Harris County Universal Services build a diverse, committed, and visionary workforce who together to optimize service delivery and generate efficiency.

This position ensures the department is adequately staffed with suitable, committed staff and that employees are engaged, well-trained and productive so they can provide best in class innovative, data-driven, digital, constituent friendly, and sustainable solutions for Harris County residents, departments, and stakeholders.

Job Duties:

Innovate with technology:

  • Implement advanced AI/ML solutions to streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience & improve hiring quality.


Operational Leadership:

  • Oversee talent acquisition operations, ensuring operational efficiency, effectiveness, & alignment with our strategic goals.
  • Work closely with division hiring managers, and other key stakeholders to understand departmental needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly.
  • Develop cutting edge hiring managers training and education, drive attraction of best talent and deliver a positive candidate experience.
  • Leverage data to drive operational efficiency in recruiter productivity (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, etc.) training and technology.


College Recruiting & Pipeline Programs:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive early career strategy to engage & attract top-tier talent.


Recruitment Marketing:

  • Work closely with our communications team to enhance & promote a compelling employment brand narrative that resonates with potential candidates & reflects HCUS Core Values.


HCUS Training Program:

  • Responsible for the design and delivery of programs that support enterprise learning, leadership and organizational development, talent management.
  • Responsible for supporting key culture and change initiatives, as well as supporting the design and build of innovative initiatives including the transition to a Skills Based Organization, build of a Talent Marketplace, and design of Career Journey Program.


Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field.


Experience:

  • Proven experience (10 years) in talent acquisition, preferably in the Information Technology sector.


Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to build sustainable relationships with cross-functional leaders and teams.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
  • In-depth knowledge of recruitment trends, best practices, and employment laws.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated success in employer branding and recruitment marketing.
  • Comfortable with rapid and complex changing environment.
  • Strong internal and external customer centric mindset.


Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

  • Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
  • Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
  • Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
  • Family Violence conviction


NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

  • Master's degree preferred.


Certification:

  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified


Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Knowledge or experience with Neogov Applicant Tracking System


General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • 40 Hours per Week | Monday – Friday
  • Onsite | Position is an in-office position with the option to work from home for 1 day a week after the 90-day probation period.
  • May be required to work more than forty (40) hours during the workweek, weekends, or 24 hours on-call for special projects or to meet deadlines.


Location:

  • Works Between Two Offices - in Downtown: 406 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77002 | 1111 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002


Salary:

  • Commensurate with Experience
  • Will Be Discussed at Departmental Interview
  • Based on 26 Pay Periods


Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Human Resources
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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