New Job Recruitment Specialist In Pennsylvania

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), with some 900 staff and a budget of $350 million, promotes and protects the health of all Philadelphians and provides a safety net for the most vulnerable. PDPH leads programs to: prevent communicable diseases (including HIV, other STDs, tuberculosis, and vaccine-preventable diseases); prevent chronic diseases and injuries and promote healthy behaviors; prevent environmental health risks; investigate outbreaks of disease; respond to public health emergencies; and promote the health of women, children, and families. In addition, PDPH operates eight primary care clinics. Recently, PDPH has participated with other City agencies in responding to Philadelphia’s opioid crisis and to the COVID-19 pandemic. PDPH has been an innovator in public health, pursuing novel policies to prevent and mitigate disease and injury, and intends to continue that tradition with creative solutions to both long-standing urban health problems and new crises.

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for supporting the work of the Workforce Director in coordinating and focusing on workforce activities involving the development of internship pipelining opportunities, converting contracted positions to civil service positions, salary equity analysis work, and other projects as assigned. This position will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of workforce projects and activities, which requires excellent organizational skills and strong writing ability.

Essential Functions

• Support departmental workforce plans and strategic goals for all recruitment activities, including but not limited to:
• Initiate plans and efforts for recruitment of various position types (full-time, part-time, internships, externships, civil service/civil service exempt, and contracted).
• Prepares and posts open positions to relevant job boards and participates in application and selection processes.
• Conduct research and analyst work comparing City job specifications and pay plans to industry jobs and pay to ensure competitiveness within the market.
• Assess and make recommendations to enhance recruitment, retention, and other strategies.
• Plan, develop, and evaluate projects aligned with workforce initiatives.
• Travel as needed to meet and engage with organizations, agencies, city departments, universities/colleges, etc.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage potential candidates at schools of public health, institutions of higher education, schools of nursing and allied health, professional organizations, healthcare delivery systems, government agencies, and the private sector. Build and sustain professional relationships within these organizations to include them as secondary recruiting partners.
• Coordinate with external recruitment firms when required.
• Work collaboratively with agencies and PDPH units/divisions to share best practices for success, and institutional knowledge of the organization.
• Develop resources and materials to aid in promoting PDPH.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent ability and employment record of:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Clear Communication
• Creativity
• Decisiveness
• Forecasting
• Organizational and problem solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Time Management

Work-Life

Work hours are 37.5 hours per week; schedule is currently hybrid with 2 days on-site (in-office) and 3 days remote (off-site); however, the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired/necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field;
• 3 years of Human Resources recruitment experience;
• Government work experience preferred

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx