Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist​/Recruiter

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Hiring Agency
Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate $26.910

Job Posting JR Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-26-2026

Make an Impact—Join the State of Nebraska as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist!

Are you passionate about connecting people to purpose-driven careers? The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services – State Personnel Division is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment strategies that will help shape the future of public service in Nebraska. In this high-impact role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert—developing and implementing workforce planning initiatives and partnering with state agencies to enhance recruitment and hiring practices and attract top talent to the State of Nebraska’s diverse career opportunities.

This position offers a hiring rate of $26.910/hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellness, and professional growth. Explore the benefits of working for Nebraska: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

• Support state agency stakeholders by consulting on talent acquisition strategies and serving as a strategic advisor for best practices and recruitment lifecycle management.
• Develop, implement and lead workforce planning initiatives, including hiring forecasts, succession planning and skills-based hiring strategies.
• Promote and represent the State of Nebraska as a key employer through various social media, events, networking and marketing channels.
• Leverage recruiting and candidate tools and systems, including applicant tracking system, resume databases and internet sourcing databases, to strategically source, evaluate and match candidates with potential career opportunities, including within the State s temporary employment program (SOS Temporary Program).
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts and training related to systems, processes and personal development.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading large-scale recruitment projects or similar HR initiatives, as well as experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing/direct search, recruitment marketing; and talent acquisition certification.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of: personnel/human resources procedures; EEO policies and procedures;
Boolean search strings; labor market analysis; employee interviewing and selection; workforce planning; and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Skill in actively sourcing passive job candidates through platforms such as Indeed and Linked In; effective communication; researching and presenting information to various audiences; project management; and customer focused interactions. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; make and justify decisions; organize and adjust workloads to meet staffing demands;

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