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Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialists partner and consult with hiring managers and human resources professionals on the talent acquisition structured life cycle, including job requisition management, candidate management within the applicant tracking system, and facilitation of the background check and offer processes.

• Process, facilitate, and manage talent acquisition transactions; review, validate, and update requisition information and candidate data; facilitate the completion of hiring life cycle steps; prioritize and coordinate timely workflows in order to meet posting and hiring deadlines
• Respond to inquiries from internal customers via the inquiry management system, email, and phone; provide support and consultation to HR partners regarding hiring process, practices, and policies
• Review, update, and post requisitions and ensure the requisition language is compliant with guidelines, policies, and regulations
• Initiate, monitor, and advise on background checks, clearances, or exam requests
• Continually update candidate management and tracking system with appropriate statuses, documents, and approvals; provide assistance to candidates regarding application methods, application status, and issue resolution
• Generate offer letters; review and edit offer details for accuracy; may contribute to offer negotiation process
• May partner with hiring managers on the recruitment process for unionized employees; ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements; screen applicants for requirements; administer job specific tests
• Provide support and guidance to users related to the recruiting system functionality and processes; participate in testing for new configurations or system improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow effectiveness; contribute to process documentation, projects, and improvement initiatives
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00

• Business relationship management
• Cultural competency
• Data Analysis
• Document processing
• Influence & Persuasion
• Interviewing
• Job evaluation
• Needs Assessment
• Negotiation
• Policy implementation
• Recruiting
• Trend analysis
• Writing