Senior Human Resources Recruiter

Job Description:

Senior Human Resources Recruiter

Description

Description

Are you ready to make a positive difference in recruiting?

Would you like to be a member of a passionate and dedicated team of top-notch professionals?

Lead the Future of Public Sector Hiring in Palo Alto

The City of Palo Alto is looking for a senior-level recruitment professional to help drive innovation in hiring, mentor HR staff, and refine recruitment strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent.

This leadership role in the Human Resources Department offers an opportunity to shape citywide hiring initiatives, enhance candidate experience, and contribute to strategic workforce planning. If you’re a data-driven, forward-thinking HR professional with a strong background in public sector recruitment, this position offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

Why Palo Alto?

The City of Palo Alto is a progressive, cutting edge city that innovates in all areas of civic service and technology. Palo Alto is looking for a recruiting professional to bring that same level of innovation and service to the city's recruiting efforts.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can utilize data-driven strategies to provide more responsive and nimble hiring and onboarding while maintaining dedication to providing the city with the highest quality candidates.

As the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley," Palo Alto is home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Known for its leadership in technology, sustainability, and civic innovation, the city operates its own utilities and provides a full range of municipal services, including public safety, libraries, and a regional airport.
Palo Alto is recognized nationally for its high quality of life, top-ranked schools, and engaged community. The city holds a AAA bond rating and receives consistently high marks in resident satisfaction surveys. Major employers include Stanford University, VMware, Hewlett-Packard, and Tesla. All reinforcing the city’s reputation as a hub for excellence.

Why This Role?

• Help Lead Recruitment- Oversee full-cycle hiring for key city positions, ensuring a seamless, effective process
• Mentor and Train - Develop HR Liaisons (Department Recruiters) and HR Recruiters, strengthen their recruitment expertise across departments
• Enhance Hiring Processes - Use data analytics to improve efficiency, identify trends, and refine strategies
• Expand Outreach Efforts - Strategically help increase candidate engagement through marketing and other recruitment initiatives
• Improve Candidate Experience - Foster transparency, accessibility, and engagement throughout the hiring process
• Move Forward Citywide Initiatives - Play a key role in helping move forward City Council-recommended improvements to recruitment operations
  
  

Are You Who We’re Looking For?

A seasoned HR professional with:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in human resources that includes a proven track record of strategic plan implementation

• At least 3 years of experience focused on recruitment
• A data-driven approach to recruitment, including experience analyzing hiring metrics to inform decision-making
• Public sector HR experience (NeoGov and union environments preferred)
• You have a strong passion for recruitment, and a clear understanding of the current talent landscape
• Skill in innovative uses of social media to increase visibility and strengthen employer branding to attract a diverse talent pool
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for supporting and growing others by delivering engaging training, developing teams, and inspiring enthusiasm

About the Human Resources Department

The HR Department is a strategic partner in workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development.

Its core areas include:

• Talent acquisition and workforce planning
• HRIS, Employee engagement, training, and development
• Benefits administration and workplace safety
• Labor relations, compensation, and classification

Meet your future Human Resources Team HERE!

In FY24, Palo Alto managed 337 hires and reviewed over 12,000 applications. This role will contribute to expanding our reporting and analytics and strengthening the HR Liaison Program to improve hiring outcomes.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Recruitment Team- You will work closely with the Senior Human Resources Administrator, who manages day-to-day operations as well as the Recruitment Division Manager and five other HR staff members.
• Hybrid Schedule - Ability to work remotely and onsite
• Professional Development - Tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and career growth opportunities
• Education Benefits - Potential enrollment for dependents in the Palo Alto Unified School District
  (pilot program, subject to change)
• Childcare Support - Up to $10,000 in childcare subsidies (pilot program, subject to change)

• Defined-Benefit Retirement Plan - Competitive pension benefits

Comprehensive Benefits List

Don’t miss this opportunity to lead recruitment efforts in one of the most innovative cities in the nation.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking HR team, apply today!

Recruitment Timeline:
Minimum Qualifications Review: Ongoing First Review of Applications: April 2 - posting may close at any time after this date Interviews: First round interviews may be via MS Teams/In-Person are expected to take place in mid-April, second round interviews will be in person and expected to be in late April.
Desired start date: Early June

Essential Duties

As a Senior Recruitment Administrator, you will:

• Mentor and Train Human Resources Liaisons (Department Recruiters) and/or Human Resources Recruiters
• Assist in developing live dashboards and reviewing data to derive insights
• Oversee full-cycle recruitments for high-profile roles within the City

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Designing and implementing recruitment initiatives to advance the existing Human Resources Liaison ProgramUtilizing our current systems and capabilities, create reporting and analytical dashboards that will enable our team to generate valuable insightsCoordinate and manage projectsPerform other duties of a similar nature and level
Format: Up to 2 days per week remote work / 3 days per week in office (every other Friday off on 9/80 shift)

For the full job description and application details, click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or related field,

AND

• Five years of professional level Human Resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the role

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• Candidates may be considered for the Human Resources Representative role based on qualifications, but priority will be given to the Senior Administrator role. This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
• Recruitment status notifications will be sent via email or text (please enroll in text alerts when applying).
• Updates can also be found on your governmentjobs.com account.
• Applicants will be screened throughout the posting period, and highly qualified candidates may be invited for interviews at any time after the posting closes.
• The selection process may involve a phone interview, questionnaire, panel interview, and final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

For technical issues while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627, available Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

We look forward to getting to know you better throughout this process! If you are excited to be part of this team, apply today or reach out to our Recruitment Team for more information about this opportunity. For general inquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruit@cityofpaloalto.org or call 650-329-2376.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Compensation Plan HERE.

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$106,392.00 - $159,577.60 Annually