Imagine being at the forefront of transforming a city through its people. As a Program Coordinator in the Talent Acquisitions group, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the recruitment and staffing needs of the City of San Diego. This individual will work collaboratively with other recruiters and directly engage with 40 diverse departments to attract, assess, and hire Unclassified top talent. The successful candidate will have a data-driven mindset and will contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, ensuring the City's workforce is skilled, diverse, and aligned with our Mission and Values. These positions are hybrid.

There's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. The City is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work, will serve their community proudly, and be excited to come to work every day. Education and experience studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task listed in the job description. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications and we encourage you to apply if you are interested.

Note: Multiple vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Collaboration and Partnerships with Departments:
   • Create and execute innovative sourcing strategies for to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates, including leveraging social media, professional networks, job fairs, and other channels.
   • Collaborate with department leadership to understand staffing needs, develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies that follow industry best practices.
   • Partner with the City's Communication Department to implement branding and advertising strategies.
2. Full Cycle Recruitment:
   • Oversee the end-to-end Unclassified recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding.
   • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations throughout the hiring process, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.
   • Enhance the candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, providing timely feedback, and ensuring a smooth and transparent application process.
   • Implement improvements to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, while maintaining a focus on candidate satisfaction.
3. Systems Management and Data Analysis:
   • System administrator for candidate sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
   • System administrator of Unclassified applicant tracking system (SAP SuccessFactors).
   • Track and analyze recruitment, hiring, and onboarding data to monitor the effectiveness of City recruitment efforts.
   • Develop strategies and identify opportunities for systems and process improvement based on data analysis.
   • Generate regular reports for City Executive Team, Department Directors, and Hiring Managers, offering insights into vacancy, retention, and recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience that demonstrates your proven ability to work in the field; and
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Public/Business Administration, or a related field; or
• Equivalent Skills obtained Through Alternative Routes (STARS*) such as technical training through workforce programs, online credentialing services, certification programs, military training, or community colleges.
• Knowledge of compensation best practices, market trends, and applicable labor laws.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in using data analysis tools and HR information systems.
• Experience in job evaluation and salary structure design.
• Analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
• Experience managing independent workload and juggling multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments.

Benefits:
The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.

The Department:
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to position the City as the regional employer of choice through best-in-class recruitment, retention, and employee relations practices. The Department is comprised of the following programs: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, People and Organization Development, Disability Management, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talent Acquisition, Citywide Volunteer, Internship, and Work Readiness, COVID Response and Recovery, People Analytics, and Employee Engagement. Under the guidance of the Human Resources Director and Deputy Directors, these programs provide a broad range of support and development activities for the nearly 12,000 employee workforce.

The City:
With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan".
As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 11,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2024 operating and capital budget of approximately $5 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Application Instructions: Kindly adhere to the instructions provided in the "Selection/Application Process" section below, we regret to inform you that online applications will not be considered.

Note: Multiple vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.

Selection/Application Process:
To be considered for this position, you must submit the following items to the Human Resources Department at: HumanResources@sandiego.gov
1) Resume;
2) Letter of Interest, highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and
3) List of three professional references.

NOTE(S):

1. Attachments must be submitted in either PDF or Word Document format.
2. Reference Recruitment Number U2410 in the Subject Line.
3. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as interviews and selection may begin upon receipt of resumes from qualified individuals.

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. If you have any questions, please email the City’s Human Resources Department at HumanResources@sandiego.gov.

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.