Job Description

Job Title:  Talent Acquisition Specialist- Atlanta

Pay Grade: K

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides analysis, research and technical expertise in recruiting/staffing within DBHDD.

Assists with projects that have a significant impact to the agency.

Interact daily with all levels of State government management, including Executives.

Advertise positions, screen candidates, work with hiring managers to assure

that DBHDD finds and hires the right people to fill open roles in the areas of the recruiting responsibility.

Analyzes organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.

Applies analytical and professional expertise to staffing function.

Assists in assessing needs and develops position analysis instruments and materials.

Represents the organization in a variety of settings, including presentations to candidates, educational institutions, general public, etc.

Evaluates positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and compensation.,

Observes, interviews, and surveys employees and may conduct focus group meetings to collect position, organizational, and occupational information.

Participates in meetings or presentations and assists with the preparation and distribution of communication materials.

Additional duties as assigned

Exceptional customer service skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact/engage with all levels of customer base and workforce.

Attends recruiting events as needed/requires limited travel within the state (some possibly overnight)

Experience using Taleo, or other ATS.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and other HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft, Kronos, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

4 year degree

Previous experience in recruiting for a governmental organization

Previous experience in recruiting for a medical organization

Previous experience in high volume full life cycle recruiting

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.