Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

26-TACO-01

Department

Human Resources & Civil Service

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator (TAC) serves as a frontline representative of the City and supports workforce recruitment initiatives by creating a professional, welcoming, and service-oriented candidate experience that reflects the City's employment brand, mission, and organizational values. The TAC partners with City departments, hiring managers, and HR staff to support efficient, equitable, and compliant hiring practices designed to attract, engage, and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce. This position supports full-cycle recruitment efforts through the use of modern recruitment strategies, workforce outreach, and talent acquisition best practices to meet the evolving staffing needs of the City. The TAC also ensures recruitment and selection processes are administered in accordance with applicable employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, organizational policies, and established hiring procedures.

Department: Human Resources and Civil Service

Salary: $67,288 per year

Posting Type: Announcement

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified.

Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions

• Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment

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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out of state equivalent) is required at the time of application, and will be verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis. Out of state driver's licenses MUST be transferred within thirty (30) days.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, drivers license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of professional experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, public outreach, or a related field.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Management, Business Management, Human Services, Education, or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position, based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above. The Total Qualifying Requirement is four (4) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

• Coordinates and supports full-cycle recruitment.
• Partners with hiring managers, department leadership, and HR staff to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that support workforce and operational staffing needs.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a professional, responsive, and service-oriented candidate experience.
• Creates, coordinates, and distributes recruitment marketing materials and employment advertising through job boards, social media platforms, community outreach efforts, educational institutions, workforce partners, and other recruitment channels.
• Sources, screens, and assists in identifying qualified candidates through recruitment outreach, networking, labor market research, talent pipelines, and workforce development initiatives.
• Coordinates recruitment activities including job postings, candidate communications, hiring documentation, and onboarding support.
• Represents the City at career fairs, community events, workforce development initiatives, informational sessions, online recruitment events, and other public outreach events.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of talent acquisition programs, recruitment initiatives, staffing processes, and workforce outreach strategies.
• Collaborates with hiring managers and HR staff to support equitable, consistent, and compliant hiring practices in accordance with applicable employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, organizational policies, and established procedures.
• Utilizes recruitment metrics, labor market information, and hiring activity data to support staffing recommendations, recruitment efforts, and process improvements.
• Communicates professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with applicants, employees, leadership, community partners, and members of the public.
• Maintains recruitment records, hiring activity reports, and related documentation in accordance with departmental procedures and organizational requirements.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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All City of Pittsburgh positions require you to become a resident prior to your official start date. If you are not a City of Pittsburgh resident: Are you willing to relocate to reside within City limits if you are offered this position?

• N/A - I am currently a resident of the City of Pittsburgh
• Yes
• No

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This position requires you to possess a drivers license prior to your official start date. Do you possess/can you obtain a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class C - regular) or a current valid drivers license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces?

• N/A- I already possess the required drivers license.
• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Drivers License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Drivers License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

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Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

• I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four (4) years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, public outreach.
• I possess an unrelated Associates degree and at least three (3) years of full-time experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, public outreach.
• I possess a related Associates degree and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, public outreach.
• I possess an unrelated Bachelors degree and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, public outreach.
• I possess a related Bachelors degree in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, public outreach.
• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Please briefly describe your experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, human resources, workforce development, employee onboarding, customer service, communications, marketing, and/or public outreach. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

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Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

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Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Pittsburgh

Address 414 Grant Street

Room 431

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone 412-255-2710

Website http://www.pghjobs.net