Senior Recruiter

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Recruiter with the City of Colorado Springs, you will serve as a senior member of the Recruiting team, leading complex recruitments and supporting citywide hiring initiatives. This role blends strategic recruiting, program management, data analytics, and process improvement. You will mentor Recruiter I staff, oversee key workforce programs, and help improve recruitment processes, technology, and the overall candidate experience to build the workforce that serves the community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and pre-employment completion for various roles - Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and provide expert guidance throughout the hiring process - Mentor Recruiter I staff, support workflow coordination, and promote quality, consistency, and continuous improvement - Lead and support key workforce programs, including military-friendly initiatives, internship and seasonal hiring, volunteer initiatives, and community partnerships - Recommend, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance recruitment operations and the candidate experience - Develop and maintain professional job announcements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), desk manuals, training materials, and recruitment resources - Serve as the functional lead for NeoGov recruiting systems, supporting administration, troubleshooting, enhancements, and data integrity - Develop, analyze, and present recruitment metrics using PeopleSoft, NeoGov, and other HR systems to support data-driven decision-making - Assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendor and contract administration, and special projects MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, human resources, or a related field 2. Five years of full-time professional experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing (Note: Each year of further education is considered equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and vice versa) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (the City does not sponsor work visas) - Subject to budget-required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year - Preferred qualifications include prior municipal or government recruiting experience, SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP or related certification, project/program management experience, and experience using NeoGov Insight and/or PeopleSoft HR SELECTION PROCESS - Applications are reviewed as they are received; the position may close without prior notice once filled - The City of Colorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a welcoming and inclusive culture - Applicants may redact age, date of birth, or educational attendance/graduation dates from application materials without penalty HOW TO APPLY 1. Visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and create a new login and online application (or use an existing Government Jobs user ID) 2. Complete the application in full, including the entire work experience section, as incomplete applications may not be considered 3. Submit the application prior to the closing date; note that the system does not allow edits after submission, so a new application must be submitted to make changes (HR will review the last submitted application) EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: City of Colorado Springs - Department: Employment Services, Human Resources Division - Job Number: 18343 - Job Type: Classified - Full Time - FLSA Status: Exempt - Location: Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO - Opening Date: 07/27/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous