Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

Candidate Sourcing, Screening & Talent Acquisition Partnership

• Implement comprehensive sourcing strategies across multiple channels to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct initial candidate assessments, phone screens, and interviews to evaluate fit and qualifications
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive engagement and relationship building
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Consultants to present qualified candidates with detailed screening assessments
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies and sourcing approaches to improve candidate quality and pipeline development
• Support workforce planning initiatives through strategic sourcing partnerships

Pre-Employment Processing & Background Coordination

• Manage pre-employment requirements including background checks, drug screens, and employment verifications
• Coordinate credentialing processes and ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements
• Prepare and send contingent offer letters and welcome offer letters to candidates
• Serve as primary point of contact for candidates during pre-employment phase, providing timely updates and guidance
• Communicate pre-employment status updates and background check progress to Talent Acquisition Consultants and hiring teams
• Track and resolve any issues or delays in background clearance processes

Onboarding Coordination & New Hire Support

• Facilitate smooth transition from candidate acceptance through their first day of employment
• Coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-start logistics to ensure readiness for day one
• Provide exceptional candidate experience through responsive communication and proactive problem-solving throughout the pre-employment period
• Serve as the primary support contact for new hires until their official start date

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of one year of experience in recruitment, human resources, or onboarding coordination

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of Human Resources related experience.
• Experience with passive candidate sourcing and marketing via online platforms, including a knowledge of Boolean language and developing search strings.
• Knowledge and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Behavioral Assessments, and Digital Interviewing.

This is a hybrid position, requiring two (2) onsite days per month and occasional in-person attendance at recruiting events.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses