Recruitment and Retention Specialist

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain a strong workforce and promote Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) as an employer of choice in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with management to define and implement FCPSs recruiting and staffing strategy.
• Research and develop opportunities to recruit retain and promote a culturally diverse workforce.
• Work with various stakeholders on retention strategies and implementation.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the search and selection process for all critical need operational vacancies.
• Grow and maintain the substitute applicant pool.
• Advertise and promote employment opportunities to the internal and external community and coordinate recruiting and hiring functions via the website online job boards social media flyers yard signs sourcing/cold calls employee referrals and other venues.
• Organize and lead job fair recruiting activities.
• Assist applicants with application process resume development and support the process with translation devices as needed
• Assist Director in working with supervisors in developing temporary staffing strategies to cover extended absences or extended openings of key positions.
• Assist Director with contracted temporary employee services.
• Assist supervisors in the orientation of new or transfer employees as requested or required. Develop checklists tools and other resources to facilitate such orientation.
• Work with management to assess and plan developmental opportunities for employees.
• Assist interested employees with career pathways.
• Assist Director with developing conducting tracking and/or evaluating training or professional development opportunities as requested.
• Assist with developing and conducting stay interviews towards the goal of strengthening employee retention strategies.
• Conduct off-boarding interviews with resigning or retiring employees tracking reasons for employee separations to inform future HR recruitment strategies.
• Track and report statistics and other employment-related data on applicants prospects and employees to management and outside agencies as directed.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Leadership skills.
• Employment interview techniques and HR law.

ABILITY TO:

• Work cooperatively with a diverse group of people.
• Speak in front of large groups.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Use computer applications for data collection statistical analysis and correspondence preparation.
• Coach and counsel employees as needed and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the District.
• Learn use and train others on a variety of software programs.
• Remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with District policies procedures and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources or related field required.
• Minimum of two years experience in employee recruiting training or employee career coaching preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual preferred.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights up to 30 pounds.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

Required Experience:

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