SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITER
The Senior Human Resources Recruiter manages full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO). This position partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, attract qualified candidates, evaluate applicants, coordinate interviews, and facilitate offers and the transition to onboarding. The Senior Recruiter maintains accurate applicant records, provides timely communication, and follows established hiring procedures. This position also represents OPSO at recruitment events and develops relationships that support a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage recruiting activities for assigned vacancies, from requisition intake through offer acceptance and transition to onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, minimum qualifications, staffing priorities, and selection criteria.
- Develop and update job descriptions and job announcements in collaboration with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership.
- Create and maintain job postings in ADP Recruiting and other approved recruitment platforms.
- Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, community partnerships, educational institutions, and recruitment events.
- Review applications and résumés to assess candidates’ qualifications against established position requirements.
- Conduct initial screening interviews to evaluate relevant experience, education, interest, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
- Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear screening summaries and recommendations.
- Coordinate interviews, prepare interview materials, and assist with structured interview questions and candidate evaluations.
- Obtain timely interview feedback and communicate next steps to candidates and hiring managers.
- Prepare and extend approved employment offers, communicate offer terms, and track candidate responses.
- Coordinate required pre-employment screening with designated staff and monitor progress toward completion.
- Confirm required hiring approvals and documentation are complete before advancing candidates through the hiring process.
- Partner with the Recruiting Coordinator and other Human Resources staff to support hiring paperwork, orientation scheduling, and onboarding readiness.
- Maintain accurate requisition information, candidate statuses, interview notes, and disposition reasons in the applicant tracking system.
- Provide regular updates on open positions, recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, hiring barriers, and anticipated start dates.
- Represent OPSO at job fairs, community outreach activities, and other approved recruitment events.
- Respond professionally to recruitment-related inquiries and refer complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Protect confidential applicant, employee, and agency information.
- Follow agency policies, established recruitment procedures, and applicable employment requirements.
- Recommend improvements to recruiting workflows, sourcing strategies, and the candidate experience.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet one of the following
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and at least two years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system or other recruiting platform is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and employment offers.
- Experience using ADP Recruiting.
- Experience recruiting for public safety, government, corrections, or other high'volume hiring environments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of recruiting methods, candidate sourcing techniques, and applicant screening practices.
- Ability to evaluate qualifications consistently against established job requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, community partners, and colleagues.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies, adjust priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and use recruiting data to identify delays and support improvements.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to resolve routine recruiting issues and escalate matters requiring leadership guidance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Local travel and occasional evening or weekend work may be required for recruitment events and other agency activities.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Senior Human Resources Recruiter will have access to confidential applicant and employee information and is expected to maintain confidentiality in accordance with OPSO policies, applicable laws, and established HR procedures.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as organizational needs change
