This is an INTERNAL-ONLY posting. To be considered, an applicant must be a City employee, City volunteer, or temporary worker with the City.

HR Generalist I - Talent Acquisition

Join a team that's passionate about public service and committed to hiring top talent for our community. The City of Chesapeake is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Generalist I to support Talent Acquisition in the Department of Human Resources.
What You'll Do:
As an HR Generalist I in Talent Acquisition, you'll be a trusted partner to hiring managers across the City. You'll guide them through the recruitment and selection process, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and compliance every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of City departments.
• Ensure interview and selection processes comply with City policy and employment laws.
• Provide policy interpretation and guidance to hiring supervisors.
• Advise on recruitment methods and sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
• Post and manage job advertisements using the applicant tracking system.
• Screen applications and assist with candidate evaluations.
• Support interview scheduling, offer letters, and new hire onboarding.
• Participate in job fairs and outreach efforts to build talent pipelines.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and diversity in hiring.

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