Hybrid Human Resources Recruiter presso Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office

SUMMARY

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), New Orleans, Louisiana, provides the care, custody, 

control, and rehabilitation of inmates.  We are committed to providing the highest level of service 

and security to the court systems, the execution of court mandates, and the protection of 

individuals’ rights and freedoms. Our Mission will be achieved through innovative leadership and 

programs, as well as the dedication and diligence of our employees.

The Human Resources (HR) Recruiter position is located in the OPSO Office of Human Resources, and 

reports to the Director of Human Resources.  The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the 

full life-cycle recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative 

sourcing methods for both internal and external recruitment initiatives. The incumbent will also 

develop and post job announcements, develop job descriptions, and provide support for New Employee 

Orientation to include assisting with the employee onboarding process.  Moreover, the incumbent 

will engage in various Job Recruitment Fairs, and Special Events, to include serving as Primary 

Resource for attending and participating in all events approved by the Director of Human Resources, 

for which participation may include evenings, weekends, and at various locations throughout the 

area.

SALARY

This position is non-exempt.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Job Duties & Functions:

•     Execute duties in an extremely Confidential manner!!!

•     Provides support and execution for recruitment and staffing initiatives aligned to the 

Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO).

•     Develop and post job announcements.

•     Utilize knowledge, skills and experience working with various HRIS recruitment tools (i.e., 

ADP, Indeed, Monster, etc.) in support of posting job announcements, and working with applications 

submitted to assist applicants, accordingly.

•     Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open 

positions to include collaborating with hiring managers to understand the required knowledge, 

skills and abilities to fill vacant positions.

•     Conducts a qualification review of applicant’s knowledge, skills and abilities aligned to 

posted job announcements in support of identifying qualified applicants for advancing

to the interviewing phase with hiring managers.

As assigned, conducts initial interviews with interested applicants.

•     Arranges employment interviews, organizes interview panels, develops interview questions and 

participates in interviews as a moderator or observer as assigned.

•     Prepares job offer letters and verifies applicant eligibility aligned to regulatory 

compliance and position needs (i.e., I-9 required actions, education, experience, certifications, 

etc.)

•     Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring 

complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

•     Developing detailed job descriptions.

•     Explaining the benefits, company policies and parameters of the job to applicants.

•     Processing hiring paperwork and maintaining employee records.

•     Participates in the for full life-cycle recruiting, screening and recommending placement of 

staff.

•     Participates in identifying the staffing needs of an organization by coordinating with the 

department managers for their hiring requirements and qualifications.

•     Ensures compliance and execution of established recruitment processes.

•     Source candidates through referrals, online recruiting, agency relationships, LinkedIn and 

industry networking functions.

•     Engages in various Job Recruitment Fairs, and Special Events. Serves as Primary Resource for 

attending and participating in all events approved by the Director of Human Resources, for which 

participation may include evenings, weekends, and at various locations throughout the area.

•     Prepares and distributes information to inform employees of various programs, special 

employer sponsored activities.

•     Provides support and assistance to the Director of Human Resources to include establishing, 

maintaining and producing various reports and conducting analysis as task.

•     Provides support for New Employee Orientation to include assisting with the employee 

onboarding process.

•    Performs other related Human Resources duties and task as assigned.

Requirements, Skills and Ability to:

•     Ability to execute duties in an extremely Confidential manner!!!

•     Knowledge, skills and experience with HR Recruiting, and the various recruiting methods.

•     Knowledge, skills and experience working with various HRIS recruitment tools (i.e., ADP, 

Indeed, Monster, etc.).

•     High School graduate or GED.

•     Two to four years of experience in Human Resources or related field.

•     Knowledge of HR guidelines and common practices.

•     Possesses cultural insight and has the ability to work within multiple cultures.

•     Ability to qualify a candidate and understand what each candidate brings to the table, at 

candidate with the right opportunity.

Must thrive and prioritize in a constantly changing environment.

•     Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.

•     Ability to communicate at all levels of the agency.

•     Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

•     Ability to think on a macro level and problem solve as necessary.

•     Courteously handle requests from; employees and others in often irate, stressful or 

contentious situations.

•     Ability to meet critical deadlines.

•     Communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing.