Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Job Posting Title

Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Communications Unit

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 14, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full / Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$53,742.00

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job areresponsible for coordinating and administering the department’s recruitment, retention and recognition program.

Typical Functions

Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.

Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.

Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.

Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.

Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials; assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.

Collaborates with the hiring manager and / or other human resource staff during the offer process, start dates, and other pertinent details.

Follows up with clients or hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and agency policies.

Organizes and attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.

Coordinates the employee retention program for the department, to include targeted retention projects, development of retention strategies, coordination of retention surveys and exit surveys, and development of systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting employee retention data.

Coordinates and organizes details for employee recognition events, including Correctional Officer and Probation and Parole Officer of the Year, Public Service Recognition Week, and the annual employee awards event.

Secures location for events, assists with contract negotiations with site staff, and serves as liaison with legislative staff when necessary.

Reviews and makes necessary revisions to all policies related to agency recognition.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.

Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.

Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional level experience in recruitment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with Qualtrics.

Additional Job Description

Human Resources / Recruitment and Retention / Great Plains Correctional Center

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .