Talent Acquisition Consultant Date Posted: Feb 19, 2025 Requisition ID: 457145 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD): As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top-notch Human Resources services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director-level, generalists, and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility. Role Overview: The Talent Acquisition Consultant will be responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of state agencies and will assist with strategic recruitment. The Consultant is also responsible for educating hiring managers on best recruitment practices. This fast-paced environment requires daily communication and planning with hiring managers and Human Resources Directors. There is a presentation aspect as the TA Team is responsible for leading training sessions related to recruiting and interviewing. Additionally, there are multiple project deadlines each quarter. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $66,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Provide extensive high-level recruitment assistance to assigned state agencies by leading and executing all efforts to support agency hiring needs. + Serve as a complete life cycle recruiting consultant that requires identifying and attracting top-quality, diverse individuals through creative recruiting solutions, cold calling, networking, referrals, and advertising. + Build relationships to effectively gauge needs and influence hiring decisions with the assigned agency human resources team and hiring managers; Consult with management to identify and recommend the most qualified candidates and solutions. + Develop and execute comprehensive workforce staffing plans to forecast agency staffing/headcount needs; develop and execute comprehensive sourcing plans to create a candidate pipeline. + Educate and train state staff and applicants on employment program guidelines, purposes, and policies within the State Personnel Department. + Represent Indiana State government at career events across the state, including colleges and universities. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: + Results-oriented, problem solvers, consultative, creative, and collaborative. + Experienced in full life cycle recruitment and familiar with a shared services Human Resources operation. + Able to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines. + Able to initiate and maintain extensive networking relationships within and outside the State Government to assist with recruiting efforts. + Able to research, investigate and analyze specific topics related to program areas and produce reports for management as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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