The vendor is required to provide a collaborative executive search firm to work with the city to recruit and select a new human resources director.
- The consultant firm will be expected to provide the following assistance:
1. Prepare for recruitment:
• Work with city staff to define the ideal leadership characteristics and competencies of the successful candidate and selection criteria; review, validate and recommend changes to the current job description; prepare an application package with requirements, submission, and timelines; design a recruitment process to attract a pool of well-qualified candidates.
2. Manage the search process:
• Develop a detailed schedule for the recruitment and selection process; recommend and conduct advertising of the job opening; conduct a national search to identify strong candidates using all appropriate sourcing methods; prescreen candidates applications to verify if they are complete and meet the minimum requirements; verify candidates credentials and education; conduct background and reference checks as well as any other screening processes deemed appropriate; and work with staff to determine the number of candidates to advance for consideration.
3. Coordinate interviews:
• Assist with the development of interview questions and evaluation criteria; prepare selected groups to conduct interviews; facilitate the interviews.
4. Provide status updates
• To staff on a regular basis through progress reports or meetings; be on-site for interviews and other activities, as appropriate.
5. May assist, as necessary, with other parts or task
• Of the hiring process to facilitate a smooth and successful recruitment process.