Human Resources Consultant 1: Recruitment

Application Deadline Notification:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Department:
University Human Resources

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV; and
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3. Please upload responses to the following questions as a separate document.

• Please indicate how your experience aligns with this position and what makes you a top candidate

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Mary Thompson at mary.thompson@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-0684

Job Summary:
University Human Resources is seeking a Recruitment Specialist for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month Professional Faculty position.

Join Our Recruitment Team!

Be the expert. Guide the process. Shape the workforce.

If you're passionate about connecting talented individuals with meaningful opportunities, we invite you to join a collaborative team that plays a critical role in building Oregon State University's workforce.

As a Recruitment Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, search committees, and business partners, helping to attract and hire exceptional talent while ensuring a positive and efficient recruitment experience.

This position combines consultative partnership with strong administrative and process management responsibilities. Following an initial training period, a hybrid work arrangement may be available. Please note that fully remote work is not available for this position.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field, and two years of professional level Human Resources experience.

OR
Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resources awarded by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and three years of professional level Human Resources experience.

OR
Four years' experience providing administrative support in program administration, including the demonstrated ability for the following: (1) Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills, proactive and accustomed to meeting deadlines; (2) Proficiency in data entry and records data from electronic and hard copy source materials into system(s) using an electronic keyboard or optical scanner; (3) Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects under deadline pressure, and the ability to identify situations that may need further research and/or escalation to supervisor.

User-level experience with the following software: Database and reporting tools, Windows-based software, and Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Demonstration of the Following Competencies:
Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage multiple projects and perform efficiently and courteously in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and frequent distractions and interruptions.

Analytical Reasoning/Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and sensitive issues and situations, identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action.

Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to ensure important details in process are not overlooked or missed.

Building Collaborative Relationships: Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders inside and outside of the organization.

Communications: Ability to use tact, diplomacy, flexibility and discretion in all interactions; expresses information, ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (i.e. technical, sensitive, controversial). Strong written and oral communication skills.

Confidentiality: Ensures confidentiality and privacy of employee information and other organizational data.

Customer Focus and Service: Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, timely, customer-oriented services in a high-volume work environment.

Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve problems.

Ethics: Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on the organization, self, and others.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• User-level experience with Work Day
• Prior Recruiter/ Exec search support experience
• Experience using an electronic records imaging system.
• Experience working in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment.
• Experience performing duties in human resources management in an institution of higher education, or comparable environment.

Working Conditions/Schedule:
The possibility of hybrid remote work will be considered and must be agreed upon between employee and supervisor Normal business operations are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-10-19

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.