Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Manager will assist the Director of Recruitment, Recruitment Manager, and EOPSS Secretariat Diversity Director, in establishing the Talent Acquisition function as a strategic partner with the Department of Correction Agency Leadership. The TA Manager will specifically work on improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and experience of the hiring process, coaching and mentoring staff, developing strong applicant sources and serving as a valuable brand ambassador as we seek new talent for our organization.

Duties:

Provides technical assistance to the Director of Recruitment, Recruitment Manager, EOPSS Secretariat Diversity Director, and other agency personnel concerning recruitment methods, retention, and programs. Performs related duties such as data analysis of recruitment trends and suggests measures to increase the agency recruitment initiative. Performs monthly data analysis and identifies gaps related to the agency-protected categories. Recruits’ candidates for civil service and non-civil service employment and participates in the agency interview process. Liaison to the Diversity Director at the Executive Office of Public Safety, planning and coordinating activities to publicize job opportunities and determining the methods and procedures to be followed in recruitment programs to obtain a pool of qualified job applicants. Build and foster relationships with community stakeholders to build candidate pipelines. Ability to explain career growth within the DOC by understanding of the 12-week correctional academy program and the various roles within the Department of Correction and specialized units as well as understanding the prescreening process for correctional officers and be able to explain this to potential candidates as well as contracts, pensions, and internal transfers. Refers applicants to hiring managers and ODEO staff for employment by matching applicants' qualifications with job requirements by conducting searches of applicant resumes, interviewing applicants to obtain information about job skills and career goals and reviewing applicant and job information to find similarities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills essential for effectively interacting with candidates, hiring managers and staff. Strong interpersonal skills to network in the community and build relationships with candidates. Ability to manage multiple tasks, exercise time management skills, maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook Email, Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram etc. Ability to review data, resumes, job postings and determine the applicability to make appropriate recommendations and exercise sound judgment and decision making.

Comments:

Please note that salaries for management positions are determined according to the provisions of MGL Chapter 30; Sections 45 and 46C, and by policies outlined in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Salary Administration for Managers, Confidentials, and Unclassified Employees (also known as the "Grey Book") The DOC urges bi-lingual applicants to apply. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply.

Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Manager will assist the Director of Recruitment, Recruitment Manager, and EOPSS Secretariat Diversity Director, in establishing the Talent Acquisition function as a strategic partner with the Department of Correction Agency Leadership. The TA Manager will specifically work on improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and experience of the hiring process, coaching and mentoring staff, developing strong applicant sources and serving as a valuable brand ambassador as we seek new talent for our organization.

Duties:

Provides technical assistance to the Director of Recruitment, Recruitment Manager, EOPSS Secretariat Diversity Director, and other agency personnel concerning recruitment methods, retention, and programs. Performs related duties such as data analysis of recruitment trends and suggests measures to increase the agency recruitment initiative. Performs monthly data analysis and identifies gaps related to the agency-protected categories. Recruits’ candidates for civil service and non-civil service employment and participates in the agency interview process. Liaison to the Diversity Director at the Executive Office of Public Safety, planning and coordinating activities to publicize job opportunities and determining the methods and procedures to be followed in recruitment programs to obtain a pool of qualified job applicants. Build and foster relationships with community stakeholders to build candidate pipelines. Ability to explain career growth within the DOC by understanding of the 12-week correctional academy program and the various roles within the Department of Correction and specialized units as well as understanding the prescreening process for correctional officers and be able to explain this to potential candidates as well as contracts, pensions, and internal transfers. Refers applicants to hiring managers and ODEO staff for employment by matching applicants' qualifications with job requirements by conducting searches of applicant resumes, interviewing applicants to obtain information about job skills and career goals and reviewing applicant and job information to find similarities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills essential for effectively interacting with candidates, hiring managers and staff. Strong interpersonal skills to network in the community and build relationships with candidates. Ability to manage multiple tasks, exercise time management skills, maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook Email, Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram etc. Ability to review data, resumes, job postings and determine the applicability to make appropriate recommendations and exercise sound judgment and decision making.

Comments:

Please note that salaries for management positions are determined according to the provisions of MGL Chapter 30; Sections 45 and 46C, and by policies outlined in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Salary Administration for Managers, Confidentials, and Unclassified Employees (also known as the "Grey Book") The DOC urges bi-lingual applicants to apply. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. An Associate's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

IV. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

V. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. An Associate's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

IV. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

V. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.