Recruitment Strategist (Human Resources Analyst II)

STEP INTO THE MOUNTAIN VIEW OF TOMORROW

Good hiring can change the course of a team and make a real difference in the services our community relies on. The City of Mountain View is looking for an experienced Recruiter who enjoys connecting the dots: what a department truly needs, where to find strong candidates, and how to make selection thoughtful, fair, and efficient. 

If you like untangling tricky recruitments, building trust with hiring managers, and turning “there has to be a better way” into a process people actually use, you’ll feel at home here. You’ll lead recruitments from planning through hire and help shape smarter, more effective hiring practices across the City. You’ll join an HR team that cares about public service, welcomes fresh ideas, and gives you room to make a visible impact.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are establishing an eligibility list for anticipated limited-term Human Resources Analyst II assignments. Funding and position authorization are pending, and no appointment will be made unless they are approved.

If approved, an assignment would begin after authorization and is currently expected to end June 30, 2027, the end of this fiscal year. Its actual length will depend on the start date. Continuing an assignment beyond June 30, 2027 would require funding and authorization for the next fiscal year and is not guaranteed.

We are looking for an experienced, resourceful Recruiter who can take ownership of complex recruitments and deliver results with limited direction. You bring strong recruitment judgment, practical ideas, and the ability to turn improvements into tools and processes others can use. Added bonus if your a rockstar in Neogov or learn Applicant Tracking Systems with ease!

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

Own meaningful work. You would lead recruitments from initial planning through selection, serving as a trusted partner to hiring managers and keeping candidates informed along the way.

Improve how we hire. Our team is modernizing recruitment practices and technology. You would have room to question inefficient steps, develop better tools, and help others adopt them.

Make an impact quickly. This assignment calls for someone who can learn the organization, build relationships, and contribute from the start.

HIGH-IMPACT SCOPE: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including planning, job announcements, screening matrices, developing job-related interview questions that target competencies, outreach, application review, interviews, assessments, and selection support.

• Partner with hiring managers to identify the most important skills and develop consistent, job-related ways to evaluate candidates.

• Develop outreach strategies for hard-to-fill roles and help expand qualified candidate pools.

• Improve the hiring manager and candidate experience through clear expectations, timely communication, and well-managed recruitment timelines.

• Support recruitment technology and process improvements, including workflows, templates, reporting, training, and adoption of new tools.

LIMITED-TERM OPPORTUNITY AND FUNDING STATUS

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for anticipated limited-term assignments in the Human Resources Department. No appointment will be made unless the necessary funding and position authorization are approved.

If approved, an initial assignment is anticipated to run from the employee’s start date through June 30, 2027. Any extension beyond June 30, 2027 would require separate funding and authorization for fiscal year 2027–28 and is not guaranteed.

We want candidates to understand the limited-term nature of the opportunity from the outset. For someone who enjoys focused, consequential work, the assignment would offer a chance to contribute to important recruitments and leave lasting improvements in how the City hires.

THE TEAM

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting the employees who serve Mountain View. Our team includes Human Resources Technicians, Human Resources Analysts, Senior Human Resources Analysts, an HR Manager, an HR Assistant Director, and the Human Resources Director.

We support a large and dynamic organization with a lean team. We balance multiple priorities, share ideas, and take pride in providing thoughtful, responsive service to departments across the City.

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY

This is a hybrid role that typically works three days per week in the office but may require additional in-office days depending on assignments. A 9/80 schedule may be available, subject to operational needs.

Hourly pay range: $58.32 - $78.90. Starting pay will be determined based on qualifications and applicable City policies.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced HR professional who brings both strong execution and a drive to make processes better. You can manage a demanding recruitment workload without losing sight of the people and decisions behind it.

You would thrive in this role if you:

• Independently manage several recruitments with sound judgment and close attention to detail.

• Help hiring managers turn broad preferences into clear, job-related selection criteria.

• Design practical screening and interview tools that support fair, consistent decisions.

• Communicate directly and keep work moving when priorities change.

• Spot a process problem, develop a workable solution, and help others put it into practice.

• Build trust quickly with colleagues, hiring managers, and candidates.

See the Human Resources Analyst II job specification for the classification requirements.

If you are ready to lead meaningful recruitment work and help Mountain View improve how it hires, we encourage you to apply. The City will evaluate candidates and establish an eligibility list while funding and authorization for the anticipated assignments are considered.

Written by the City of Mountain View Human Resources team — powered by public service and a little help from AI.