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Human Resources Recruitment Specialist Southwestern Community College District Work Site: 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Department: Human Resources District ValuesIncumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Responsibilities:This position reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources who will provide general supervision with an expectation the incumbent will work largely independently.The Human Resources Recruitment Specialist independently performs a variety of highly responsible specialized and routine technical duties in support of the District’s recruitment and selection process. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of the recruitment and selection process including interpretation and application of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as District administrative and departmental policies, procedures, and programs and providing information, guidance, and counsel to District faculty and staff and the general public in support of the District’s hiring objectives. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • Coordinate and implement the District’s full spectrum of recruitment and selection activities and processes; design and implement efficient search processes to attract and select highly qualified candidates; provide guidance and assistance to selection committees in structuring the interview process. Assume overall responsibility for ensuring the District is conducting an efficient search process. • Strategically and critically review, analyze, and approve interview questions, and screening criteria in alignment with best practices and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. • Provide guidance on and ensure compliance with all aspects of Title 5 and other relevant employment laws with respect to equity-focused hiring and selection processes. • Assist in the review of applications for positions; verify mandated minimum qualifications and Education Code requirements; ensure proper college accreditation, degrees, and employment background; organize, schedule, and coordinate recruitment interviews and programs; serve on interview panels as requested. • Exercise judgment, diplomacy, discretion and a high level of independence in handling matters of a sensitive nature; promote and maintain positive staff, student, and community relations. • Research, compile, analyze and prepare data and information for reports. Create and maintain analytical tools to monitor recruitment activity and progress, including recruitment demographics reporting, adverse impact reporting, and recruitment dashboard data, aligned with best practices. • Coordinate and work with outside recruitment agencies, and listserves to identify and promote an effective and diverse advertising of positions. • Research, develop, and implement systems and procedures pertaining to human resource functions and operations in consultation with HR leadership; participate in ensuring human resources programs and activities are administered and implemented in compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations; assist in the revision of personnel procedures and forms utilizing best and contemporary practices. • Assist other staff in organizing, monitoring, evaluating, and reconciling the position control system; review position control reports; perform daily human resources operations in various areas of position control maintenance. • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Knowledge and Abilities:MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF: • Principles, practices, operations, services, and activities of a human resources program. • Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations concerning various human resources programs including applicable sections of the State Education Codes. • Resources to sustain current understanding of modern trends and legal issues in the area of recruitment and selection. • Principles and practices used in preparing, reviewing and evaluating a variety of human resources data. • Principles and procedures of confidential record keeping and filing. • Principles and practices used in the preparation of comprehensive, clear, and concise reports. Principles of business letter writing. • Methods and techniques of customer and public relations. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. • English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. • Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and HRIS management systems. • Public speaking and written communication skills. MUST HAVE ABILITY TO: • Perform a variety of professional personnel work with minimum supervision involving the use of a high level of independent judgment and personal initiative in support of Human Resources Office functions and programs including in the area of recruitment, and selection. • Make independent decisions. • Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. • Maintain confidential records and reports. • Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, District staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility. • Communicate and interact in situations requiring tact, instruction, persuasion, and counseling including conferences, group discussion, individual interviews, and negotiations. • Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. • Independently perform a variety of paraprofessional duties in support of the Human Resources Office including in the areas of recruitment and selection, position control, HRIS management systems, and other program areas • Perform a variety of complex technical work in the preparation, maintenance, and review of records, files, reports, and correspondence. • Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data and information. • Exercise initiative and work independently on assigned projects. • Express difficult concepts clearly in oral and written communications. • Provide specialized information to others concerning various human resources policies and practices. • Exercise judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and a high level of independence in handling matters of a sensitive nature. • Work confidentially with discretion; maintain confidentiality of work performed. • Plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines; meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions. • Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. • Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. • Adapt to changing technology and quickly learn functionality of new applications and systems. • Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience:Any combination equivalent to: Two (2) years of college level course work in human resources management, business administration, or a related fieldANDTwo (2) years of increasingly responsible paraprofessional human resources experience that demonstrates broad working knowledge of human resource functions and practices. A Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or closely related field is desirable and may substitute for up to one year of experience. Minimum Qualifications: (Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only) Desirable Qualifications:Experience in an educational or other public agency setting is highly desirable. SalaryRange 12, Steps 1-9, $5,650.00-$8,037.00 (salary placement is based on background, education & experience). An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents. Start Date As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval. Screening DeadlineAll application materials must be received on-line at . Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review. Work Schedule:Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the office.Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro). Additional Information: We regret we are unable to accept faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials. Only complete application materials submitted through SWC online system will be accepted. 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