Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job ID59729LocationProfessional & SupervisoryFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularABOUT THIS POSITIONThe City of Phoenix Human Resources Department Talent Acquisition team is seeking a Specialist to be the dedicated Information Technology Recruiter (Senior Human Resources Analyst) and support the hiring efforts of the Information Technology Services Department (ITS). ITS is the central IT department in the City and supports enterprise technologies across the organization. The department currently has more than 200 positions.As the dedicated ITS Recruiter, you will consult with leaders on labor market conditions, recruitment strategy, and city compliance requirements to bring top talent to the city. You will serve a vital role in the success of the city by empowering ITS to make smart and timely hiring decisions.Key responsibilities of this position include, and are not limited to, the following:Day-to-day recruitment management in the Applicant Tracking System.Work with ITS to develop well-crafted job announcements, screening/interview questions, and other selection materials.Support and execute proactive and creative recruitment strategies designed to promote quality selection processes.Educate and advance ITS leaders' knowledge of the job market and labor trends.Support various testing processes throughout the organization.Work with community partners and professional memberships to identify potential candidates and develop talent pipelines through networking and attending hiring fairs.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and city policies.Depending on assignment, this position may be eligible for up to 5 days of telework at the discretion of the HR Director. Employees are required, with notice, to come into the office at times for meetings or attend recruiting events in-person in the Phoenix metro area. Telework is subject to department need and could change in the future.Dedicated Department Recruiters are Senior Human Resources Analysts who report to Talent Acquisition. These positions, however, are paid for by a specific department and support recruitment and hiring exclusively for that department. This role will manage special employment outreach efforts with community partners and must be able to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders. This position will be the primary point of contact for ITS staff, applicants, and candidates who receive job offers in the host department.IDEAL CANDIDATEWe're looking for someone who:Brings passion, innovation, adaptability, and an eagerness to serve the ITS department.Has proven experience recruiting top IT talent.Is nimble and responsive to changing labor market trends.Possess excellent communication skills.Builds and maintains strong relationships.Embraces continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork.Delivers exceptional customer service with a solution-driven mindset.SALARYPay Range: $63, $97,780.80 annually.Hiring Range: $63, $88,691.20 annually.Pay Range Explanation:Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 055. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.BENEFITSA comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,for more details: Pension Information401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributionsChoice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plansMedical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health PlanWellness incentive of up to $720 annuallyDental, vision, and life insurance optionsEmployer paid long-term disabilityFree Bus/light rail passTuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per yearPaid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave daysPaid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month periodFederal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through SaviFor more details, visit: Unit 007 BenefitsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo years of professional human resources management experience.Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,- .The City job description can be found here.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe minimum qualifications listed above, plus:Experience in/with:Recruiting for IT positions.Conducting phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications.General knowledge of various IT languages.Social media platforms, including creating and editing content.Preparing and presenting training to all levels of staff.RECRUITMENT DATESRecruitment closes October 27, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.HOW TO APPLYApply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.During the online application process, you will provide responses to questions regarding your experience and qualifications (the system allows copy/pasting into the answer fields). Information you provide in these questions should align to the information in your resume. Information not consistent with your resume may not be considered when determining your education and/or experience level.Please describe your phone screening process for IT roles. What technical and non-technical qualities do you focus on? How do you evaluate candidates for quality and fit, and how does this guide which candidates you advance within the process?WE ARE HERE TO HELPJob interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources,- for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.- for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at or by text at You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.REFERENCESenior Human Resources Analyst, JC:05120, ID# 59729, 10/20/2025, USM, PO, Benefits:007Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. 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