Entry Level Technology Risk Management Jobs in Manhattan, KS

Your Impact

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist I is an integral part of driving the ongoing sustainable growth of the business in partnership with our business leaders. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, including advertisements, phone screening, sourcing, and interviewing ideal candidates for open positions. The TA Specialist I will collaborate with hiring managers to understand the expectations of the role. In addition, this role will understand and review analytics to ensure recruitment efforts are pointed and effective.

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

What You’ll Do

As a TA Specialist, you will:

• Deliver proactive, efficient hiring strategies aligned to business goals, building a strong pipeline of high-quality talent
• Partner with leaders to define roles, source candidates, and lead the hiring process from intake through onboarding
• Manage both external recruiting and internal mobility efforts
• Drive sourcing strategies across job boards, social platforms, and other channels
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS and ensure compliance with hiring regulations
• Support pre-employment screening and onboarding for a smooth candidate experience
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen the talent function
• Support offer development and negotiations with an understanding of candidate and business needs
• Apply working knowledge of employment laws (including EEO and ADA) to ensure compliant hiring practices
• Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and risk awareness
• Build and maintain professional networks to develop a diverse candidate pipeline
• Represent CivicPlus at networking events and career fairs (virtual and in-person)
• Support employee-focused practices with a foundational understanding of people advocacy principles

What We’re Looking For

We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High School diploma required
• 1-2 years of experience in a like-minded recruiting environment highly preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Conceptual knowledge of diverse sourcing toolkit that includes job boards, search engines, niche sites, Linkedln and other social media, passive lead generation, etc.
• Able to attend events (sitting and standing) for extended periods 
• Ability to travel by auto or commercial transportation up to 20% to carry out essential responsibilities.

Why CivicPlus?

This role offers:

• Own the full hiring lifecycle — step into a role where you manage everything from sourcing to offer, giving you real ownership and visibility into business impact
• Partner closely with leaders — work directly with hiring managers to shape roles, influence decisions, and drive smarter hiring strategies
• Build talent pipelines that fuel growth — use a mix of sourcing tools, data, and market insight to attract and engage high-quality, diverse candidates
• Grow your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment — be part of a team that values transparency, celebrates wins, and makes a tangible impact on local communities

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated Salary Grade : $22.78 - $31.44
  • Anticipated hiring range: $22.78 - $25.48
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

Our Hiring Process

• Introductory call with the Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity
• Interview with VP of HR
• Offer

Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role. 

Additional Information

•  CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. 
•  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team.
• At CivicPlus, we embrace AI and automation as tools that help people work smarter, move faster, and focus on higher-value work that strengthens communities. We encourage thoughtful, responsible use of technology to improve efficiency, support innovation, and enhance the employee and customer experience—while keeping human judgment, collaboration, and accountability at the center of what we do.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.