Talent Acquisition and Training Lead #2609-0856-01

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and finding better ways to attract and support a talented workforce? The City of New Haven is seeking a Talent Acquisition and Training Lead to join our Human Resources team in a dynamic, hands-on role that extends well beyond traditional recruitment.

This position works across a broad range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, Civil Service recruitment and testing, job analysis and classification, employee training and development, employee relations, workplace investigations, and manager coaching. The successful candidate will be a resourceful and adaptable HR professional who can independently manage complex assignments, build effective partnerships, apply sound judgment, and develop practical, cost-conscious solutions in a fast-paced public-sector environment.

We are looking for someone who brings substantial professional HR experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and an interest in using data, technology, and evolving HR practices to improve how we recruit, develop, and support the City's workforce.

This is professional level work in the administration and operation of human resource management programs critical to the fulfillment of departmental goals and objectives. Incumbent will be expected to perform or manage functions and/or activities of a variety of specialty areas including but not limited to administering compliance programs, training, recruitment, merit system testing, classification, investigations, and other human resource related programs as the department determines important to implement based on industry trends and forecasted priorities.

• Independently plans, prioritizes, and implements both long- and short-term projects in the areas assigned.
• Responsible for Recruitment, Screening, and Testing functions across a variety of industries with a full understanding of how to attract and retain top talent within the confines of Civil Service.
• Plans or assists in developing processes to attract qualified and diverse applicant pools using existing, new, and creative sources of recruitment. This includes attending career fairs and creating and developing partnerships with City organizations and educational institutions.
• Prepares and coordinates conditional employment offers and related hiring documentation; communicates offer terms and pre-employment requirements to selected candidates and works with departments to facilitate the hiring and onboarding process.
• Conducts job analyses and reviews position duties, responsibilities, organizational relationships, and qualification requirements to support classification and recruitment activities.
• Develops, reviews, and revises job descriptions and class specifications in consultation with departments to accurately reflect assigned duties, minimum qualifications, knowledge and skills, and organizational needs.
• Develops and administers merit-based Civil Service examinations and selection processes, including examination development, assessment methods, scoring criteria, administration, and evaluation of results.
• Provides information to City departments concerning established departmental practices, procedures, or policies as it relates to the City’s hiring process.
• Advocates for and creates policies, practices and systems which help attract and retain talent to support City priorities.
• Creates and/or executes employee development and training programs.
• Works with managers to coach and drive staff performance.
• Works with managers and employees on policy interpretation, managing conflict, optimizing performance and in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Performs investigations related to workplace complaints; documents findings; recommends appropriate actions and executes thereafter.
• Serves as the day-to-day liaison with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including conflict resolution and critical incident response.
• Reviews and responds to Unemployment Claims, participates in hearings as needed to represent the best interests of the City. Follows up with departments to ensure Letters of Assurance are issued annually (e.g. In Spring to ten-month employees)
• Participates in community outreach and engagement efforts to enhance the organization's reputation as a leader in hiring and contribute positively to the wider community.
• Maintains confidentiality with information and/or documents processed, handled, or stored by the department.
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of seven years’ business experience in increasingly responsible HR work with experience including but not limited to designing and leading recruitment strategies, employee training and development, employee relations, manager coaching and experience managing conflict.
• HR experience must be in a large-scale / multi-unit environment. (e.g. more than 50 employees and multiple locations/divisions)
• In lieu of college degree, an additional four years of related work experience may be considered.
• PHR, SPHR, IPMA-CP or IPMA-CS certification preferred

This is a General Fund, Civil Service tested position. This is an anticipated vacancy.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

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