Recruiter

Agency Information

Serve Texas with private-sector urgency and public-sector purpose.

Every dollar the State of Texas collects, holds, or spends runs through the Comptroller's Office. We are the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. We write the checks and keep the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government, and we serve virtually every Texan while doing it.

Texans trust us with their money. We earn that trust every day by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and finding better, faster, more efficient ways to get the job done.

This is not a place to coast. The work is demanding, the pace is fast, and the standards are high. We want people who take ownership, question the status quo, and think creatively seeing beyond the obvious to solve the problems facing Texans. We measure ourselves by results. If you're driven by the idea that government can work better, and willing to work hard to prove it, you'll fit in here.

What you'll get in return: real responsibility, meaningful work, and the chance to build your career alongside sharp, mission-focused professionals. We invest in people who invest in the job, with on-the-job training, professional development, and room to grow as fast as your performance allows.

Public service is a calling. If you're ready to make every taxpayer dollar count, we want to hear from you.

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Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

General Description

Join Human Resources Division as a Recruiter. Work involves Performs highly complex recruiting work with a focus on developing and executing sourcing and passive recruiting strategies to proactively identify, engage, and cultivate talent for hard-to-fill, specialized, and critical roles. Work involves researching labor markets and talent availability; building and maintaining talent pipelines and candidate pools; using advanced sourcing techniques including, but not limited to, professional networking platforms and talent databases, to locate and approach passive candidates; and building relationships with prospective candidates over time. Work also involves partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and recommend targeted recruitment approaches; analyzing recruiting data and metrics to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies; and promoting the agency's brand. Represents the agency at recruitment events, career fairs, and professional networking activities to enhance employer visibility and attract qualified applicants. Cross trains with Talent Acquisition (TA) staff on sourcing techniques, headhunting strategies, and recruiting best practices. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Experience leading complex recruiting activities, including passive-candidate sourcing, long-term pipeline development, and proactive headhunting for hard-to-fill or specialized roles.
• Experience coordinating and managing multi-division or large-scale recruitment initiatives such as university partnerships, hiring events, and strategic outreach programs.
• Experience serving in a primary liaison or customer-facing role with applicants, universities, professional associations, or community organizations to support agency-wide recruitment strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications or Public Administration.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in full lifecycle recruiting in any one of the following specialties: accounting/auditing, statisticians, legal, procurement, communications and/or information technology.
• Experience with recruiting software such as state of Texas CAPPS Recruit.
• Experience searching external resume databases.
• Experience conducting human resources training.

Substitutions

Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license) and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred: Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.

Essential Job Duties

Required travel percentage: 25%

Talent Sourcing And Strategic Recruitment

• Partner with Hiring Managers and the TA team to assess workforce needs and design targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead advanced passive sourcing and headhunting for hard-to-fill, specialized, and critical roles by identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with passive candidates.
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, talent communities, university partnerships, and job boards, to build and sustain strong, diverse talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with TA Specialists and recruiting platforms to ensure job postings are accurate, timely, and effective.
• Maintain and update the agency's LinkedIn Talent Acquisition page and other outreach channels to support branding and candidate engagement.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, professional associations, and community organizations to expand sourcing reach and support long-term pipeline development and to increase agency visibility.
• Train and support TA team members in advanced sourcing, passive candidate engagement, and headhunting techniques.
• Provide cross-functional support on talent acquisition initiatives and perform related recruitment duties to meet evolving business needs.

Recruiting Activities

• Manage the agency's college recruitment program, including researching and recommending annual events, serving as the primary university point of contact, and coordinating logistics, staffing, materials, and vendors for career fairs and campus events.
• Represent the agency at career fairs, recruiting events, hiring and networking events, collect and distribute candidate data, and partner with TA to identify matches for open roles and to promote the employer brand and expand candidate outreach (occasional travel and after-hours participation required).
• Coordinate event participation across field offices and divisions and report outcomes to the TA Supervisor to support strategic recruitment planning.

The Recruiter is also responsible for the following administrative tasks:

• Develop and maintain SOPs for TA team requests for headhunting support on critical roles.
• Track expenses for events, travel, marketing, and platforms; and keep marketing materials current with summaries of the agency, divisions, and open positions
• Assist and support the TA team as required with the hiring process.
• Completes special projects and other duties assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

Please Note

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

Applicants must ensure that all required supplemental questions are fully answered, complete job histories, and description of duties performed.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS TAM to register or login and access your profile.

Military Preference: To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

To explore how military experience may align with this role, applicants may review Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes within the State's Position Classification Plan. Please refer to the Military Crosswalk and select the occupational category that most closely corresponds with the classification listed in this job posting.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.