HR Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary

This position reports to the Human Resources Talent Acquisition Partner and provides operational support to assigned areas. The Human Resources Talent Acquisition Specialist (HRTAS) will serve as a resource to all department staff and faculty concerning HR processes. The HRTAS must be aware of the business environment of the assigned areas. Reporting to the HR Talent Acquisition Partner who reports to the Director, HR Talent Acquisition Services. The HRTAS will serve as a key member of the team to support the human resources and workforce needs of the assigned colleges, departments and schools.

The HR Talent Acquisition Specialist position will provide the opportunity to work closely with the HR Talent Acquisition Partner in performing an array of duties that will enlarge the candidate's area of focus to include recruitment and onboarding staff of assigned colleges, departments and schools.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responds to routine employee requests for information on HR procedures. Research and provides recommendations for finalizing. Refers more complex requests to HR Talent Acquisition Partner (HRTAP) and the appropriate HR units; Serves as backup to the HRTAP as needed.
• Assist HRTAP's with special projects and other individuals within HR and outside as well.
• Assist HR Talent Acquisition Partners with Job Fairs.
• Assist with the review and routing of resumes to departments in a timely manner.
• Coordinates employee on-boarding, based on requirements as established by HR functional units.
• Ensures all employment hire documentation and pre-requisites are met.
• Compile and forward hire/transfer/promotion packets to appropriate HR Coordinator.
• Performs analysis of weekly data steward reports. Notifies departments if further action is needed.
• Collaborate with screening candidates as well as assist with the salary review/calculation, contacting candidates to provide guidance and assistance as well as other efforts to keep the flow of the recruitment stages progressing.
• Provides guidance to department staff responsible for initiating HR transactions.
• All other duties as assigned and essential to provide top level service to assigned departments.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a State or Federal accrediting organization and three years of relevant HR experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and experience in Human Resources and/or Higher Education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to express self effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with management at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and develop workable solutions to organizational issues.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: B7

Salary Minimum: $42,200.00/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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