Talent Acquisition Manager (Open & Promotional)

The County of San Mateo Human Resources Department is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of:

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• County Employment Application Form
• Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages long) that includes the following:
  • Descriptions of innovative and creative talent acquisition strategies you have utilized in your current or previous work; and
  • Discussion of a trend or emerging issue related to recruitment and retention that you think should be a priority for the County, and why.

This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail) and an Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a writing and/or presentation exercise. A screening committee will select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants who meet the qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the interview. Depending on the number of applicants a Phone Interview/Screening may be scheduled in addition to the Application Screening and prior to the interviews.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.