Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment

Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment

Salary

$44,428.80 - $78,977.60 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

102826

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

The City of Springfield is looking for an HR professional with experience in the area of recruitment.

As a Human Resources Specialist, you play a vital role in partnering with supervisors to attract and hire top talent across a wide range of positions. Our team of Specialists fosters a supportive, innovative environment that leverages effective, modern, and forward-thinking recruitment platforms to attract candidates. We work closely with supervisors to strategically fill positions while promoting growth and development. In addition, we provide guidance on general human resources best practices, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service in everything we do.

What youll do:

• Partner with Springfield Police Department leaders to attract and hire the best candidates for a variety of sworn Police positions.
• Develop and implement customized recruitment strategies based on current and future staffing needs.
• Guide candidates efficiently through a specialized selection process, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout.
• Lead and participate in outreach and recruitment efforts to attract, educate, and source qualified applicants.

What youll need:

• Demonstrated success in talent recruitment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience interviewing candidates and guiding them through structured selection processes.
• Proficiency using recruitment tools, including social media and candidate sourcing platforms.

What youll love:

• Teamwork: our HR team is collaborative, supportive and diverse!
• Impact: This role makes a difference every day by recruiting and selecting the best talent for the Springfield Police Department.
• Benefits: pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
• Professional Development: we want our employees to grow through training, conferences, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field;

AND

• One year of professional experience in centralized human resources involving recruitment.
• A Masters Degree in Human Resources or a related area may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Applicable responsible experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement, not exceeding two years, when coupled with, at minimum, an active PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.

PREFERRED

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Functions

For more information on the essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. See resume is not an acceptable response for the questions below.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

How many years of professional, responsible experience do you possess in Human Resources?

• I do not have any experience in this area
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

05

Please describe your specific responsibilities with recruitment and selection processes.

06

Please select the related certifications that you currently possess. (Check all that apply.)

• PHR
• SPHR
• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP
• I do not currently possess any of the above certifications.

07

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs