DIVERSITY RECRUITER

Recruitment #1702-4511-001

Introduction

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

Purpose

If you are an energetic and passionate recruiter for whom success means introducing diverse audiences to life‑changing career opportunities, then you will want to consider this unique chance to represent the City of Milwaukee as the Diversity Recruiter!

Under the direction of the Staffing Services Manager, the Diversity Recruiter develops and implements recruitment strategies that produce an exceptionally well-qualified and diverse candidate pool in order to quickly fill vacancies within the general City Service (non-sworn).

Essential Functions

Community Outreach: Develop presentations and speak to potential applicants concerning job openings, career opportunities, and the City’s selection process. Work with Milwaukee-based community partners, outreach programs, organizations for veterans, universities, colleges, and high schools to develop sources of highly-qualified, diverse candidates. Represent the Department of Employee Relations at career fairs and community events. Work closely with departments engaged in transitional jobs programs to encourage successful participants to compete for City jobs.

Direct Marketing and Networking: Identify, target, and implement recruitment strategies for difficult to fill positions, including those in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and trades fields; research and source related recruitment opportunities, and perform direct networking as needed. Use candidate search engines and online recruitment tools to identify potential applicants and retain candidates in selection processes. Identify and remove barriers in the application process for non-traditional candidates.

Social Media: Create and maintain a highly visible, responsive, and effective social media recruiting identity that will provide accurate, updated information regarding jobs within general City employment. Collaborate efforts with other City departments and elected officials. Oversee outside vendors engaged in recruitment efforts on the department’s behalf.

Candidate Communication: Communicate with applicants and potential applicants regarding minimum qualifications and selection processes.

Intern Program Development: Work with departmental representatives to enhance and develop robust and meaningful programs for college interns, graduate interns, and management trainees in order to enhance recruitment and retention of in-state, post-secondary students and graduates.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Diversity Recruiter must be willing and able to do the following:

  • Work beyond regular business hours in order to meet departmental needs, including working evenings and weekends to participate in activities such as college and career fairs, community events, and street festivals.
  • Stand for long periods of time, walk to and from venues, bend to lift and move materials weighing up to 20 pounds frequently.
  • Work both indoors and outdoors in various settings (i.e., community centers, cafeterias, gymnasiums, tents) and in changeable weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, marketing, psychology, communication arts, public relations, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  2. Two years of progressively responsible experience performing recruitment and employee selection functions.
  3. Valid Wisconsin driver license at the time of appointment and throughout employment and availability of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job (mileage reimbursement provided).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: College transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

Knowledges, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

  • Knowledge and understanding of equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, and policies necessary for posting job opportunities, recruiting, and conducting application and selection processes.
  • Ability to effectively recruit diverse and highly skilled individuals and retain them throughout the selection process.
  • Ability to exhibit an exemplar level of cultural competence.
  • Knowledge of the labor market and the principles, techniques, and strategies applicable to hiring processes.
  • Knowledge of the use of social media and current technology in order to execute recruiting strategies.
  • Knowledge of human resources management information systems and proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
  • Knowledge of public relations, marketing, and media strategies applicable to recruitment and selection.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately learn and understand the application of City Service Commission Rules as they apply to recruitment, selection, and employment with the City of Milwaukee.
  • Ability to analyze and assess information and data and to draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Excellent judgment, presentation, and public relations skills in order to serve as the spokesperson in recruitment on behalf of the DER.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, public officials, community partners, and the general public.
  • Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to coordinate, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously in order to meet assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to read and interpret work-related documents.
  • Ability to speak clearly and effectively with individuals and in group settings.
  • Ability to write letters, memos, and reports using clear, concise, and grammatically-correct English.
  • Ability to produce and/or procure appealing visual aids and advertising.
  • Ability to promote City job opportunities in a positive manner.
  • Professionalism, honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of this role. 

Current Salary

The current salary range (Pay Range 2FX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $48,670-$67,616 annually, and the non-resident salary range is $47,476-$65,957 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Onsite Clinic Services
  • Onsite Employee Assistance Program
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
  • Flexible Spending Arrangement
  • Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2017.

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The examination will be held as soon as practical after Friday, April 7, 2017. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  • Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
  • If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
  • The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.