Talent Acquisition Analyst- Talent and Culture

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Perform advanced professional work supporting the County’s Talent Acquisition Division. Independently manages complex recruitment activities, conducts workforce analysis, supports workforce planning initiatives, and develops recommendations that enhance recruitment effectiveness, employee experience, and organizational performance. Provides professional consultation to departments and assists with implementation of strategic Talent & Culture initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES. 

1. Recruitment Activities

• Coordinate and manage full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, management, executive, and specialized positions.

• Partner with department leadership to develop recruitment strategies that support organizational staffing needs.

• Prepare recruitment announcements, advertising plans, interview schedules, and hiring timelines.

• Review recruitment plans, interview panels, interview questions, recruitment packets, and hiring recommendations to ensure compliance with County policies, employment laws, and merit-based hiring principles.

• Coordinate candidate communications, interview logistics, and selection processes.

• Recommend improvements that enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.

2. Workforce Planning and Organizational Initiatives

• Assist with analysis on workforce trends, vacancy data, recruitment outcomes, turnover, and labor market information.

• Assist in developing workforce planning recommendations and staffing strategies.

• Support succession planning, recruitment forecasting, and workforce development initiatives.

• Research workforce trends and recommend innovative recruitment practices.

• Assist departments in identifying staffing needs and recruitment solutions.

3. Workforce Analytics and Reporting

• Develop and maintain recruitment reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics.

• Monitor key performance indicators including time-to-fill, applicant flow, recruitment effectiveness, and onboarding outcomes.

• Analyze workforce data and identify trends supporting operational improvements.

• Prepare reports and presentations for departmental leadership.

• Maintain workforce data accuracy and reporting integrity.

4. Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement

• Assist with employee recognition, onboarding, engagement, and organizational culture initiatives.

• Coordinate employee feedback activities, exit surveys, and workforce engagement efforts.

• Analyze participation and program outcomes.

• Recommend improvements supporting employee retention and organizational effectiveness.

• Support implementation of employee engagement strategies.

5. Professional Consultation

• Provide guidance to hiring managers regarding recruitment procedures, hiring timelines, interview processes, and staffing strategies.

• Interpret County policies and recruitment procedures for departments and applicants.

• Resolve complex recruitment issues while ensuring compliance with County standards.

• Build collaborative relationships with internal departments and external partners.

6. Projects and Process Improvements

• Assist with implementation of Talent & Culture initiatives, audit recommendations, technology enhancements, and process improvement projects.

• Develop recruitment resources, procedural documents, and operational tools.

• Participate in special projects supporting recruitment modernization, onboard improvements, workforce analytics, and employee engagement.

• Recommend improvements that increase operational efficiency and customer service.

• Research best practices and emerging workforce trends.

7. Recruitment Operations

• Assist the Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst in coordinating recruitment activities across the County.

• Review recruitment packets for completeness and policy compliance.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists to support recruitment functions.

• Assist with onboarding and training activities for recruitment staff.

• Serve as a project lead or subject matter expert for assigned initiatives.

8. Represent the Department

• Represent Talent & Culture at career fairs, recruitment events, educational partnerships, and community outreach activities.

• Occasional travel between County facilities, recruitment events, career fairs, training sessions, and community outreach activities is required.

• Develop relationships with educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations.

• Promote Doña Ana County as an employer of choice.

• Participate in committees and organizational initiatives supporting County workforce goals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A.  Education.  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or related field.

B.  Experience.  Five (5) years of professional experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, organizational development, workforce analytics, or human resources administration. Public sector experience is preferred.

C.  Education/Experience substitution. N/A

D.  Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Professional in HR (PHR), Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) AIRS, PSHRA-CP, PSHRA-SCP, or comparable certification is preferred.

E.  Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of:

• Talent acquisition principles, recruitment strategies, and selection methodologies.

• Workforce planning, succession planning, and staffing concepts.

• Federal and state employment laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, and merit-based hiring principles.

• Human resources information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, and recruitment technologies.

• Workforce analytics, data analysis, reporting methods, and performance metrics.

• Employee engagement and organizational culture principles.

• Project management and continuous process improvement concepts.

• Public sector human resources practices and recruitment procedures.

Skill in:

• Coordinating and managing multiple recruitment activities and hiring timelines.

• Analyzing workforce data, labor market trends, and recruitment metrics.

• Preparing reports, dashboards, presentations, and analytical summaries.

• Interpreting policies, procedures, and employment regulations.

• Developing recruitment strategies and workforce planning recommendations.

• Coordinating projects and implementing process improvements.

• Building collaborative relationships with employees, leadership, applicants, and external partners.

• Delivering responsive and professional customer service.

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Analyze information, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Present information and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.

• Exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions within established guidelines.

• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive personnel information.

• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and employment laws consistently.

• Adapt to changing priorities, organizational needs, and technology.

• Lead or support projects that improve operational effectiveness and recruitment outcomes.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation Range

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.