At New Hanover County, we aim to hire and retain employees committed to making our organization a model of good governance.  To foster excellence and achieve our strategic goals, we seek people who represent the community around us and bring different perspectives and experiences with them.   We strive for a culture where employees feel like they belong, and are proud to bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that our shared values of innovation, equity, professionalism, stewardship, accountability, and integrity serve as guiding principles and not just buzzwords, and we look to hire people who embrace these ideas, embody these values, and see themselves as a change agent to create a better world.  Does this resonate with you?  

Are you passionate about connecting people to purpose driven work?  Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to impact careers and change lives?  

About the Role
The Human Resources department is seeking a passionate, self-motivated, and innovative professional to join our team.  In this role, you'll have the opportunity to perform a full spectrum of talent acquisition duties, recruiting across various roles and functions to serve a diverse group of assigned departments and professions.  You will have the opportunity to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with your assigned departments and hiring managers helping to attract, hire, and onboard people with a passion for public service.
 
The ideal candidate is a creative, team player who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment and can leverage technology and social media to source and attract diverse groups of people to pursue the field of public service. This role requires excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking abilities to build relationships with stakeholders, understand hiring challenges, position needs, and the right combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities for each successful hire.
 
Key duties include

• Develop strategies to attract high-quality candidates using our shared values and strategic priorities as a backdrop.  
• Develop job postings and social media content to reach target audiences.
• Screen applications and resumes in alignment with qualifications.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and manage the hiring process to enhance candidate experience.
• Use an electronic applicant tracking system to facilitate communication with candidates and track recruitment-related metrics.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations regarding employment and maintain a high standard of ethical recruiting practices.
• Facilitate a positive candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and interviewer preparedness.
• Source candidates for hard-to-fill positions and build candidate pipelines using a variety of platforms and techniques.  
• Maintain the department's digital media presence to showcase the County as an employer of choice.
• Stay updated with the latest recruiting trends and practices, bringing fresh ideas and insights to our talent acquisition efforts.
• Deliver training and advise hiring managers on recruitment and onboarding best practices.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening on selected candidates.
• Serve as on-boarding coordinator to selected new hires which includes creating offer letters, entering payroll setup information, answering questions, and coordinating information flow between multiple departments.  
• Create and update reports, spreadsheets, and systems to aid in tracking recruitment efforts.
• Assisting with new hire orientation to include I-9 compliance, creating ID badges, and presenting information as needed.

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options; 
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; 
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

• Knowledge and expertise in talent acquisition. 
• Experience interviewing candidates and assessing talent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of creating innovative and robust recruitment strategies.  
• Ability to develop creative and captivating recruitment announcements and social media posts.
• Effective networking capabilities and sourcing techniques to engage with both active and passive talent pools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the wider organization 
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels based on trust and transparency.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, shift gears quickly, and absorb highly technical concepts.
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work.

None required.

Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday.  Must be available to work during emergency situations.  

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received through Monday, May 6th so apply today!

Next Steps:  Applicants selected for further consideration will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied. Please be sure to check your email for this communication so we may proceed with the next step in the recruitment process in a timely manner.