Senior Recruiter

About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

Partner with hiring managers and individuals at all levels of the organization to address staffing needs throughout the agency

Review resumes and applications, conduct thorough candidate screenings and effectively communicate the agency's unique selling points to engage potential hires

Maintain up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system, phone screening notes, documenting candidate assessments and requisition details

Source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, and industry events to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates

Use LinkedIn recruiter to proactively identify passive candidates and engage them through personalized outreach and networking

Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing regular updates and acting as a main point of contact

Ensure a positive candidate experience by addressing questions, providing feedback, and ensuring timely communication

Conduct employment verifications and reference checks on selected candidates

Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor insights, using this knowledge to guide effective recruitment strategies

Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data and analytics, generating reports to track key metrics and identify areas for improvement

Identify and propose solutions to inefficiencies in the recruiting process

Develop strategies to resource for hard to fill positions

Participate and assist in university job fairs and recruiting networking events to increase brand awareness

Various Human Resources projects as assigned

Key Qualifications

Recruiting experience that includes designing recruitment plans, mining, and sourcing candidates through various social media outlets

Demonstrate a sense of urgency to deliver excellent customer service

Exposure to various Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Do you have…

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

5 year’s of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties

Preferred Qualifications

Working experience with various systems to include HRIS (UKG preferred), LMS, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and One Drive