at Sedgwick County in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Build and sustain strong talent pipelines for Sedgwick County by partnering with department leaders and hiring managers to support timely and effective recruitment efforts. This role focuses on proactive sourcing, outreach, and relationship-building within the community, including regular participation in career events, job fairs, and networking opportunities. The recruiter delivers a professional, inclusive candidate experience and serves as a trusted resource throughout the recruitment process, while departments retain final hiring authority. The position also supports the use and continuous improvement of HR recruiting systems and ensures recruitment activities align with employment policies, equity principles, and best practices.
Recruitment and Community Outreach
- Coordinate recruitment and community outreach with Human Resources leadership and hiring departments. Build and sustain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, strategic advertising, and partnership with local and state organizations. Represent Sedgwick County at career and community events, supporting recruitment branding with Strategic Communications. Facilitate the Recruitment Committee, promote inclusive recruitment strategies, and ensure compliance with employment laws, County policies, Veterans’ Preference, and data privacy standards. Provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, aligning efforts with workforce planning, compensation, and County equity goals, with final hiring decisions retained by departments.
Power User of Sedgwick County Recruiting System
- Serve as a subject matter expert and power user of Sedgwick County’s recruiting systems, leveraging data, analytics, and reporting to support proactive recruitment, talent pipeline development, and continuous improvement. Provide training, technical support, and documentation to ensure consistent system use, including requisition creation, posting, and management. Monitor applicant flow and candidate quality, recommending targeted sourcing or outreach as needed. Review applications, coordinate Veteran’s Preference reviews per policy, and collaborate with Compensation and Project Management Analysts to track and report recruitment metrics, with final hiring authority retained by departments.
Career Site, Data, Technology, Recruitment Tools Oversight
- Oversee the functionality and effectiveness of the County’s Career Site and recruitment technologies in coordination with Human Resources leadership, Information Technology, and external vendors to ensure reliable system performance and timely issue resolution. Evaluate and recommend enhancements to improve accessibility, navigation, and applicant engagement, and coordinate the effective use of recruitment tools and platforms across the County.
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