Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 2026-17322

Category:

Staff

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work to help elevate the University’s recruitment strategy
and employer
brand by coordinating talent acquisition programs and activities that build a diverse pipeline of talent committed to our
mission.
Responsible for leading and managing the entire recruitment process for assigned roles from start to finish, including sourcing
candidates,
evaluating resumes, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a smooth hiring process. This position is also responsible for
ensuring a positive
hiring experience for candidates. They will also work on HR initiatives that will improve the recruitment
function.

The projected
salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$60,000-65,000.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key contact and coordination lead. Collaborating with hiring managers to
  understand the
  requirements of each role and how it fits into the University. Guide and educate managers on the importance of following
  proper recruitment
  procedures and best practices. Write and post job descriptions internally and externally on career websites, and
  universities boards, screen
  resumes that meet required competencies and minimum qualifications, telephone pre-screening or interview top
  candidates, where appropriate.
  Check references if appropriate, extend offers and draft offer letters.
• Maintains comprehensive
  knowledge of recruitment,
  employment, HRSC, compensation, benefits, and other related organizational policies, practices, procedures, and/or
  regulations. Ensuring all
  recruitment activities are compliant with University policies and regulations.
• Maintaining and updating
  candidate databases and
  tracking systems. Track, document, manage and provide recruitment metrics.
• Assisting in the onboarding
  process for new hires. Meet
  with new hires during the first day of employment and coordinate with the front desk to ensure all new hire
  paperwork and necessary
  compliance training is completed prior to employee beginning work in their respective school/department/office.
  Coordinate with the front
  desk to complete employment files and I-9’s.
• Assists with identifying issues affecting recruitment and
  implementing recruitment
  activities to continuously improve the process.
• Participates in and provides analytical support in design,
  development, and
  implementation of recruitment projects and programs. Provides support coordination of recruitment projects and related
  services to
  supervisors, hiring managers, recruitment team members, and others.
• Build relationships with hiring managers, partners
  and
  communicate consistently and proactively throughout the recruitment process to ensure all participants in the hiring process are updated
  and
  well-informed.
• Other administrative duties related to day-to-day operations as
  needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources (or similar degree in Business) and 2 years of experience
  supporting a Human Resources team.
• HRIS experience (Workday, Taleo, ICIMS or other ATS) preferred.
• Be a creative problem
  solver with the ability to analyze and resolve challenges as they arise.
• Serve as a resource to the Talent Acquisition and Human
  Resources teams and show a willingness to get the job done under tight deadlines and take initiative to suggest improvements or innovations
  to processes and tasks.
• A professional HR certification is desirable (i.e., SHRM or HRCI certification).
• Familiarity with
  HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems. Proficiency in utilizing Google Suite tools as well Microsoft
  Office tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and
  reprioritize as the day’s needs change.
• Strong interpersonal skills preferred.

To apply, visit https://staff-cua.icims.com/jobs/17322/talent-acquisition-specialist/job?in_iframe=1

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