Recruitment Specialist

Locations: Charlotte, NC; Durham, NC; Cincinnati, OH; or Denver, CO

Company Description:

Raftelis partners with local governments and utilities to solve their most complex challenges. Over the last year, we've worked with more than 700 organizations across the full spectrum of management consulting, from finance and strategic planning to technology, communications, organizational assessment, and executive recruitment.

We’re proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! As one of our employees said, “at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”.

Job Summary:

Working with our Executive Service team, the Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for supporting our Executive Service Recruiters and providing exceptional service to our local government and utility clients in their search processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Researching client’s websites, internet, etc. to draft recruitment brochures
• Conducting analysis and offering interpretation of survey data to extract meaningful insights and trends
• Conducting outreach for open positions utilizing LinkedIn and other tools to identify qualified applicants for executive searches
• Reviewing applicant materials
• Conducting reference checks
• Preparing memos and reports ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance of information
• Providing prompt and efficient communication with clients and applicants
• Providing on-site support for meetings which may include interviews and city council meetings
• Ensuring data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System including showing attention to detail and a focus on maintaining accurate and reliable data

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience using MS Office applications of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and ability to be flexible
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work in office five days a week during initial training, with eligibility to transition to a hybrid schedule (up to two days remote per week) upon completion.
• Ability to multitask and easily shift from project to project
• Ability to work within a small team that may be spread across a broad geography
• Ability to work independently on specific assignments once direction is provided

Preferences:

• MPA (Master of Public Administration) or related graduate degree
• Experience working in or supporting local government
• Experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
• HR and/or recruiter experience

Rewards:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation and excellent benefits that include:

• Company paid medical and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Bonus eligible based on performance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program and education reimbursement program
• 401(k) with company contributions

The salary range for the Recruitment Specialist position depends on qualifications and location. The position may be filled at one of the following levels:

Analyst – $63,000 - $73,000 (typically someone with a bachelor's degree)

Associate – $73,000 - $89,000 (typically someone with a master's degree)

Consultant – $78,000 - $104,000 (typically someone with a master's and 2 years of experience)

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. We use E-Verify. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit harassment based on race, national origin, color, age, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual preference, medical condition, disability, religion, or veteran status. To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.

Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, Allison Harllee, Human Resources Manager, at 704-269-2536.

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.