IT Talent Acquisition Specialist

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States City of Philadelphia Full time

We are seeking an IT Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us grow by finding, recruiting, and hiring skilled professionals.

You will network and communicate with potential candidates to promote the City of Philadelphia as a workplace of choice and ensure we attract the most talented individuals.

Your long-term goal will be to build sustainable processes that ensure a technology talent pipeline for the City.

OIT is looking for an experienced and motivated IT Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. You will develop new processes to support hiring a variety of technical positions – software developers, network architects, platform engineers, program managers, and many others.

As OIT's IT Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Source potential candidates from niche platforms, like Stack Overflow and Github
  • Evaluate specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT candidate resumes
  • Perform phone screens to assess applicant ability and suitability
  • Interview candidates through a combination of methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
  • Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast organization goals and hiring needs
  • Participate in technology conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
  • Conduct job and task analyses with hiring managers to document job duties and requirements
  • Proven work experience as a technical recruiter
  • Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. phone, Skype and structured)
  • Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
  • Ability to learn and adhere to employment laws, rules and regulations and City policies
  • Ability to earn and adhere to personal data privacy regulations

Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, IT or other relevant field.

3+ years of experience in an IT recruitment or similar strategic hiring role demonstrating exposure to most of the following areas:

  • Sorting and categorizing large volumes of resumes
  • Experience in Employer Branding methods
  • Initial candidate screening to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements
  • Scheduling and attending job/career fairs with appropriate staff to generate qualified applicants
  • Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
  • Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Generous retirement savings options are available
  • Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
  • Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth

The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.

As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.



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