Recruiter

Recruiter

Salary

$61,172.80 - $72,637.76 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07712

Department

Human Resources

Division

Recruitment

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary Statement

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced recruiter to provide high-quality, professional recruitment services for positions at all levels of the organization. This role manages the full recruitment process, from candidate sourcing through job offer, while building trusted partnerships with hiring managers and creating a professional, welcoming candidate experience.

The ideal candidate has experience managing a high volume of recruitments, including hard-to-fill positions such as skilled trades roles. They are an effective communicator with a talent for building collaborative, productive working relationships across a variety of teams while supporting a diverse range of positions.

This position works under limited supervision.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelors degree in human resources, business, public administration or related field and
• Five years of specialized professional human resources experience in recruiting or workforce planning, or an equivalent experience and education.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued drivers license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Education Verification
• Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (an estimated $10,000 - 20,000 value)
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Performs all stages of the recruitment process while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Interprets and explains regulations, processes and systems to managers, supervisors and internal and external applicants. Approves and posts job vacancy requisitions, conducts intake and hiring meetings with the hiring manager, advertises vacancies to fill positions, conducts pre-screenings and refers qualified candidates to hiring managers.

Supports interview coordination and facilitation for executive recruitments. Utilizes established compensation tools and guidelines to determine job offers, internal equity and available incentives. Writes candidate offer letters after the interview process, collects references and coordinates a seamless handoff of new employees to the pre-employment onboarding process.

Develops recruitment contacts, community partnerships and professional networks to attract highly skilled prospective employees. Researches and advises on the most effective and innovative recruitment techniques for reaching a diverse pool of qualified applicants. Attends recruiting events and career fairs.

Provides consultative services, including workforce planning, establishing service level agreements, regular recruiting metrics and developing sourcing strategies. Collaborates with divisions within Human Resources (HR) and hiring managers to address talent acquisition needs.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelors degree in human resources, business, public administration or related field and five years of specialized professional human resources experience in recruiting or workforce planning, or an equivalent experience and education.

Knowledge of: federal, state and local employment laws and regulations; employee recruitment and selection principles and practices; data collection and analysis; reporting and research techniques; program development and implementation; principles and practices of proper and effective business communication; and computer usage included related software.

Ability to: apply techniques of human resources management and administration; coordinate multiple recruitments through strong organizational skills; speak to members of the public and businesses; maintain strict confidentiality of work and exercise tact and diplomacy; negotiate with others to reach a consensus or compliance; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Seven years or more experience providing professional recruiting and human resource services and a Professional Human Resources certification or senior professional Human Resources certification.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued drivers license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Education Verification

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

This position works: some evenings and weekends to attend career fairs and recruiting events.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of direct experience do you have in recruiting or workforce planning?

• No related experience
• 4 years or less experience
• 5-6 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org