The selected candidate will collaborate with hiring managers to drive strategies that cater to the unique requirements of various roles by drafting compelling job postings and screening job applications to source highly skilled professionals. Additionally, the Recruitment & Retention Manager will support a wide range of activities, such as representing the AGO at local colleges and universities, law schools, and leading hiring events in the communities that we serve. The incumbent will be responsible for assembling recruitment and retention data to improve current systems and bringing in fresh new ideas for process improvement, as well as creating ways to attract and retain talent. Candidate must be a relationship builder with an ability to strengthen the AGO's current talent acquisition strategy.

Primary Duties: Duties for the Recruitment & Retention Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Assists hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including drafting and revising job postings;

• Works with hiring managers to meet established recruiting goals and objectives;

• Reviews resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements;

• Creates and fosters relationships with colleges and universities, law schools, professional associations, and other organizations to promote employment opportunities and attract and recruit qualified candidates;

• Participates and engages in career fairs, workshops, and community and hiring events to source qualified candidates;

• Works closely with the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team to ensure policy compliance in recruitment and hiring activities to help minimize bias in hiring decisions and attract a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce;

• Responsible for developing retention strategies and managing retention programs;

• Responsible for developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for retention programs and report on program effectiveness to HR leadership;
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and retention.

Location: The hired candidate may elect to work out of the Boston Office or the Central MA Regional Office located in Worcester.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $85,600 to $89,880, based on experience

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General's Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is November 5, 2024.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Pamela Spang, Recruitment & Hiring Coordinator

Human Resources Division

(617) 963-2041

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree (preferred);
• Minimum of four to six years of relevant full-cycle recruitment/talent acquisition experience;
• Experience with compiling, analyzing, summarizing, and manipulating data with demonstrated practice in database management used to track statistics to inform process improvements;
• Sound understanding of recruitment processes and an aptitude for creating efficiencies;
• Demonstrated skills in the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and other agencies;
• Highly organized individual with the ability to prioritize and manage several ongoing tasks with a strong attention to detail;
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including oral presentation skills;
• Effective written communication skills;
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and HRIS and/or applicant tracking systems;
• Candidates must be professional with the ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment;

• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment;

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license, as travel across the State is required.

The Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General's Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General's Office. You must apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment .