Talent Acquisition Specialist
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value level due to the essential role within state employment, yet the scope of responsibilities may be limiting for some applicants.
- Secure position within state employment
- Impacts on hiring strategies in corrections
- Limited salary growth compared to the private sector
Pros
- Job security within a government position
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on recruitment strategies
Cons
- Role may involve rigid structures of state employment
- Less competitive salary range relative to the private sector
- Limited advancement opportunities compared to corporate environments
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Mid-level HR professionals
- Candidates focusing on public service roles
Not recommended for
- Job seekers seeking high salaries
- Individuals wanting dynamic corporate culture
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
If working and growing with a good team is what you are looking for, then look no further than the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Talent Acquisition team.
The ADOC Personnel Division is currently seeking applicants for a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This position will have graphic design responsibilities, digital content development goals, communications and public relations work and marketing projects to go along with statewide recruiting and talent acquisition responsibilities.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a full-time merit position within the Personnel Department of the Alabama Department of Corrections. This position plays a critical role in assisting with the development and execution of recruiting strategies to deliver suitable job candidates for positions. Their focus will be on developing marketing content that has a positive effect on the recruiting of Security and Non-Security positions at the Correctional Facilities across the state. Qualified applicants should be positive, self-motivated, efficient with technology, and possess the ability to multi-task and achieve hiring goals established by dynamic data. Having a skillset in digital content creation, graphic design and website management is critical. This position will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, Public Administration or a similar field.
- Two years professional experience in specific areas *
- Graphic design skills
- Digital content development skills
- Website management skills
- Attending hiring events, job fairs and workshops
- Visiting career centers
- Working closely with other state agencies
- Forging relationships with High School and College student placement services
- Daily communication with the Talent Acquisition Manager
- Routine in-state travel
* Refer to the State Personnel Job Announcement for education and professional experience and other requirements.
Applications must be submitted to the State of Alabama Personnel Department. Apply online at The Application Process - SPD - State of Alabama Personnel Department
Also, please send applications, resumes and direct all questions to recruiting@doc.alabama.gov
