Associate Talent Acquisition Analyst (County Promotional Only) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4904221) Apply  Associate Talent Acquisition Analyst (County Promotional Only) Salary $99,819.20 - $124,758.40 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Regular Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number New 04 10 2025 Department Human Resources Department Division Talent Acquisition Opening Date 04/10/2025 Closing Date 4/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit 50B + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Human Resources Department is seeking highly skilled and motivated candidates for the position of Associate Talent Acquisition Analyst. The Associate Talent Acquisition Analyst, or Recruiter, will serve as a collaborative partner with departmental hiring managers in finding solutions to department hiring needs. (This is a County Promotional Only recruitment. Only current employees of the County of San Mateo may apply.) Your role: + Develop creative and inclusive recruitment and selection strategies in partnership with hiring managers. + Initiate and direct recruitment activities, including evaluating applicant qualifications, creating and administering effective examination processes, and providing guidance to hiring managers in the selection process. + Interact with a variety of individuals including job applicants, department heads, hiring managers, the County Executive and his staff, the Civil Service Commission, labor unions, County committees, and other stakeholders. + Ensure the equitable administration of the County's personnel policies. + Actively promote employment opportunities by representing the County at job fairs and sourcing candidates individually or through professional associations. Your Impact This role is critical in ensuring effective, efficient, and consistent recruitment practices across the County consistent with Civil Service rules, and in attracting a diverse and well qualified applicant pool. Who you are: + An effective collaborator who can interact well with diverse personalities and the public and quickly establish strong partnerships with stakeholders. + An excellent planner and organizer who can establish a course of action for accomplishing short- and long-term goals and efficiently manage multiple assignments at the same time. + A superior communicator who excels verbally and in writing. + A creative, innovative, and proactive individual who is willing to take reasonable risks and is receptive to innovative changes and creative solutions. + Knowledgeable of human resources functions in a government setting. + Someone who has the aptitude to learn quickly and adapt effectively to changing environments. + A service-oriented professional who is responsive, empathetic, and committed to delivering great customer service. What you will need: + At least one year of professional administrative experience. Transferrable professional administrative work experiences include organizing and managing office operations; providing support to executives; or handling inquiries, troubleshooting issues, or managing projects. + Basic research and report-writing skills. + Knowledge of the principles and practices of County operations, administration, and organization. + Exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal formats. + Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from all levels of the organization and applicants. + Experience performing work that requires strong analytical skills in addressing a wide variety of complex issues and making effective recommendations. Unless already possessing at least three years of relevant recruitment experience, successful candidates for this position will be considered for the Associate Management Analyst level only. Progression to the higher-level Management Analyst classification will be based on performance and the County’s step progression guidelines. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Application/Examination This is a County Promotional Only recruitment. Only current employees of the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified, regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term positions may apply. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. The supplemental questionnaire must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination process will consist of the following: + Pass/Fail Application Screening (which may include a short phone interview screening) where your submissions are evaluated for relevance to the position and needs of the County. + Civil Service Panel Interview which will determine your ranking on an eligible list and referral to the hiring manager for consideration, should you pass the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the interview may be waved, and eligibility list ranking will be based on the Application Screening. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Deadline for Applications: April 17, 2025, by 11:59 PM Application Screening: April 18-21, 2025 Panel Interview: April 28-29, 2025 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. HR Contact: Chet Overstreet (042025) (Associate Management Analyst – D182) Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/121036/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change. As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training, wellness and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you. County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked. 01 NOTE: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to supplemental questions below. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. I have read and understand this information. + Yes + No 02 Explain how your education and experience have prepared you for the position of Associate Talent Acquisition Analyst/ Recruiter. If you do not have direct experience as an Analyst/ Recruiter, please explain in detail what transferrable skills you possess that will help you achieve success in this role (as defined in the job description). Required Question Employer County of San Mateo Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663 Phone (650) 363-4343 Website https://jobs.smcgov.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email