Talent Acquisition & Employment Specialist (Human Resources Generalist I)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

This position supports recruitment and selection activities while helping to strengthen and advance FCPA's talent acquisition programs. As a member of the HR team, partners with hiring managers and agency leadership to develop effective recruitment strategies, improve hiring practices, and support workforce needs across a large and complex organization.

Serves as a recruitment specialist for assigned positions and facilitates full-cycle recruitment activities, including position development, job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, selection, and hiring process support. Develops targeted recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions, advises hiring managers and interview panels on recruitment and selection practices, and uses recruitment data and labor market information to identify opportunities to strengthen talent pipelines and recruitment outcomes. Ensures recruitment and hiring processes are conducted in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and provides guidance to hiring managers and supervisors on recruitment and employment actions.

In addition to employment and recruitment responsibilities, supports agency-wide talent acquisition programs and initiatives focused on improving the candidate and employee experience. Develops and delivers resources and training for hiring managers and interview panels, evaluates recruitment and employment processes, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and supports initiatives designed to strengthen employee engagement and retention. Also contributes to recruitment analytics and special projects that advance FCPA's talent acquisition strategy.

• Administers human resources programs for Department, i.e., tuition assistance, pay for performance, FMLA;
• Assists with workforce planning initiatives for department;
• Researches and provides analysis of HR issues and initiatives;
• Assists with recruitment processes for department.

• Basic knowledge of principles of HR administration and management principles and practices;
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to human resources;
• Ability to use computer hardware and software;
• Ability to gather and analyze data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with applicants, employees, and County officials;
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field.
 
BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: 
Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level.

The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce. However, persons qualifying for this class on the basis of their technical experience may not substitute this technical experience for education, or for professional experience, in order to qualify for other employment opportunities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience facilitating high volume full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring activities.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment strategies for professional, technical, hard-to-fill, or specialized positions.
• Experience creating, coordinating, and participating in outreach, well as building and sustaining partnerships to support talent acquisition initiatives. 
• Experience providing consultation, training, or guidance to hiring managers and interview panels regarding recruitment and selection practices.
• Experience using recruitment data, analytics, or workforce information to evaluate recruitment outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience developing or improving recruitment programs, processes, applicant tracking systems, or other HR technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, research, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, manage multiple priorities, and develop creative solutions to recruitment and employee experience challenges.
• Experience interpreting and explaining regulations, policies, and processes to employees and managers.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP a plus.
• Current HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Ability to assimilate written and verbal instructions and work independently. Mainly sedentary, ability to walk and lift up to 15lbs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.          
  
SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
Panel interview; may include exercise.      

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.  

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

#LI-SP1