Recruitment Specialist - City of Pensacola, FL : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Pensacola, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01158 Department: Human Resources Division: Human Resources Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Central Job DescriptionRecruitment Range: $22.83-$26.54 hourly dependent on knowledge and experienceMinimum Preparation for Work:Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field; and two (2) years of human resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Nature of Work: The Recruitment Specialist performs highly responsible entry level professional work in supporting the City's Human Resources Office. This position coordinates the employment process from attending job fairs, posting job advertisements, reviewing applications for minimum requirements, scheduling interviews, serving on interview committees, reviewing interview scores, drafting requests for pay approvals, drafting offer letters, conducting background checks, and coordinating new employee orientation. An employee in this class has specialized duties within or across assigned human resources functional units, which require the application of professional and administrative knowledge. An employee in this class exercises independent judgment and has some latitude in performing duties. Work is evaluated through results attained and by manager overseeing assigned functional unit. Examples of Work:

• Drafts, coordinates, and administers employment recruiting and hiring processes for all City positions.
• Assists with preparation and revision of job analyses, job evaluations, job descriptions, and job specifications.
• Provides assistance to internal and external customers regarding the City's employment, recruiting, assessment, and hiring processes.
• Administers examinations in order to help identify the best candidates to fill job vacancies.
• Prepares announcements and advertisements for internal and external recruitments.
• Assists in the purchase or acquisition of appropriate test materials.
• Reviews, tracks, and maintains eligibility lists and other applicant related information.
• Coordinates and facilitates the New Employee Orientation.
• May represent the City at meetings of various organizations, groups, committees, job fairs, etc., as they involve recruitment and examination efforts.
• Assists in the development and delivery of employee training, workshops, and development programs.
• Conducts promotional exams and practical testing.
• Conducts background checks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of various methods of recruiting to include types, sources, and associated metrics.
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze narrative and statistical data to include identifying trends and making conclusive recommendations.
• Ability to use judgment in interpreting information and applying procedures and precedents to business practices.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to analyze complex data using a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information in a group setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions. This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 01 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have at least three (2) years experience in human resources, talent acquisition, training, or a related field?

• Yes, I have MORE than 2 years experience.
• Yes, I have 2 years experience.
• No, I do not have at least 2 years experience.

03 Do you have any experience using recruiting and /or onboarding software such as Neogov?

• Yes
• No

04 If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, have you attached your DD214 or a letter from your Commanding Officer indicating your dates of service and honorable serving status?

• Yes
• No

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