Description

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the People and Culture Assistant Director and/or designee, the Talent Acquisition Specialist performs professional-level human resources work with a primary focus on full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and talent acquisition strategy. This position independently manages recruitment and hiring processes for assigned departments while partnering with leadership to attract, evaluate, and hire high-quality candidates.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist provides consultation and recommendations regarding recruitment strategies, compensation alignment, and position classification. The role supports broader People and Culture initiatives, including onboarding, employee development, classification and compensation review, and HR compliance activities.
This position exercises sound judgment, applies HR best practices, and operates with a high level of independence while building strong partnerships with department leaders, employees, external partners, and the public.

Compensation
Salary: $57,350 - $71,688 annually
Starting salary is depending on qualifications and experience. 

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• Serves as a primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding People and Culture policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related questions; resolves routine issues and escalates complex matters as appropriate.
• Manages the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt, non-exempt, and temporary positions including job postings, candidate sourcing, application screening, interview coordination, selection support, and offer preparation.
• Partners with hiring managers to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that attract diverse and qualified candidate pools aligned with organizational needs.
• Conducts candidate screenings and coordinates interviews with hiring teams while providing guidance and recommendations throughout the selection process.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a professional and positive candidate experience.
• Prepares and extends employment offers and provides recommendations regarding starting compensation within established pay guidelines.
• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation and onboarding while ensuring accuracy and completion of all required employment documentation.
• Builds and maintains talent pipelines and develops relationships with colleges, universities, professional organizations, staffing agencies, and community partners to support recruitment outreach efforts.
• Tracks and analyzes recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, applicant sources, and hiring trends to support continuous improvement of recruitment strategies.
• Supports employee relations activities including compiling survey results for onboarding, exit, and ad hoc employee surveys.
• Prepares routine and ad hoc reports related to staffing, turnover, benefits, recruitment activity, and training compliance.
• Conducts classification and compensation analysis including job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and market research to support equitable pay practices.
• Reviews and maintains job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of each position.
• Supports training and development initiatives including onboarding programs, training logistics, participation tracking, and coordination of learning opportunities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of People and Culture standard operating procedures, and workflows.
• Conducts periodic audits of personnel files, recruitment processes, and HR practices to ensure compliance with City policies and applicable regulations.
• Develops programs to support city-wide workforce development and organizational initiatives.
• Oversees and guides internal committees and employee engagement initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinates and supports employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and department-sponsored programs.
• Participates in departmental projects, special initiatives, and cross-functional teams and may lead assigned projects.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with City departments, vendors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible HR or related administrative experience.
Trainings, Licenses, and Certifications: None required.
Preferred Qualifications: A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society of Human Resources Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification. Related municipal/government and/or Human Resources department experience. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

Knowledge of human resources principles, talent acquisition practices, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection practices.
Knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classification requirements.
Knowledge of human resource information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and standard office software applications.
Skill in managing multiple recruitment processes and competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in analyzing data and preparing reports related to recruitment metrics, workforce trends, and HR activities.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, leadership, and external partners.
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Skill in conducting interviews and evaluating candidates in alignment with organizational policies and hiring best practices.
Skill in organizing and coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and HR administrative processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and employment regulations to HR-related situations.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR leadership and department managers.
Ability to manage projects, track progress, and support department initiatives and organizational priorities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, policies, and organizational needs.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment and is largely sedentary.
Regularly scheduled for a 5-day, 40-hour workweek; overtime may be required as needed.
Visual acuity, speech, hearing, and manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website