Recruiter

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107120andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationServe Texas with private-sector urgency and public-sector purpose.Every dollar the State of Texas collects, holds, or spends runs through the Comptroller's Office. We are the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. We write the checks and keep the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government, and we serve virtually every Texan while doing it.Texans trust us with their money. We earn that trust every day by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and finding better, faster, more efficient ways to get the job done.This is not a place to coast. The work is demanding, the pace is fast, and the standards are high. We want people who take ownership, question the status quo, and think creatively seeing beyond the obvious to solve the problems facing Texans. We measure ourselves by results. If you're driven by the idea that government can work better, and willing to work hard to prove it, you'll fit in here.What you'll get in return: real responsibility, meaningful work, and the chance to build your career alongside sharp, mission-focused professionals. We invest in people who invest in the job, with on-the-job training, professional development, and room to grow as fast as your performance allows.Public service is a calling. If you're ready to make every taxpayer dollar count, we want to hear from you.To stay current on your application, log in to the CAPPS portal to check for status updates. We update it as promptly as possible.Work Hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. General DescriptionJoin Human Resources Division as a Recruiter. Work involves Performs highly complex recruiting work with a focus on developing and executing sourcing and passive recruiting strategies to proactively identify, engage, and cultivate talent for hard-to-fill, specialized, and critical roles. Work involves researching labor markets and talent availability; building and maintaining talent pipelines and candidate pools; using advanced sourcing techniques including, but not limited to, professional networking platforms and talent databases, to locate and approach passive candidates; and building relationships with prospective candidates over time. Work also involves partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and recommend targeted recruitment approaches; analyzing recruiting data and metrics to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies; and promoting the agency's brand. Represents the agency at recruitment events, career fairs, and professional networking activities to enhance employer visibility and attract qualified applicants. Cross trains with Talent Acquisition (TA) staff on sourcing techniques, headhunting strategies, and recruiting best practices. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Minimum Qualifications Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.Experience:Experience leading complex recruiting activities, including passive-candidate sourcing, long-term pipeline development, and proactive headhunting for hard-to-fill or specialized roles.Experience coordinating and managing multi-division or large-scale recruitment initiatives such as university partnerships, hiring events, and strategic outreach programs.Experience serving in a primary liaison or customer-facing role with applicants, universities, professional associations, or community organizations to support agency-wide recruitment strategies.Preferred Quali icationsPreferred Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications or Public Administration.Preferred Experience:Experience in full lifecycle recruiting in any one of the following specialties: accounting/auditing, statisticians, legal, procurement, communications and/or information technology.Experience with recruiting software such as state of Texas CAPPS Recruit.Experience searching external resume databases.Experience conducting human resources training.SubstitutionsEducation requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of related experience.Licenses and CertificationsA valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license) and current proof of automobile insurance.Preferred: Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.Essential Job Duties:Required travel percentage: 25%Talent Sourcing and Strategic Recruitment:Partner with Hiring Managers and the TA team to assess workforce needs and design targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives.Lead advanced passive sourcing and headhunting for hard-to-fill, specialized, and critical roles by identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with passive candidates.Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, talent communities, university partnerships, and job boards, to build and sustain strong, diverse talent pipelines.Collaborate with TA Specialists and recruiting platforms to ensure job postings are accurate, timely, and effective.Maintain and update the agency's LinkedIn Talent Acquisition page and other outreach channels to