"Talent Acquisition Consultant"

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Company:
Winston-Salem State University

Job Location:
Winston-Salem, 27110

Category:
Human Resources

Type:
Full-Time

Appointment Length: 12 months

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Talent Acquisition Consultant serves as WSSU's strategic recruiting and workforce planning advisor partnering with leaders and hiring managers to forecast talent needs, build diverse pipelines, and execute end-to-end recruitment, selection, and onboarding. The role consults on policy and compliance (OSHR/UNC System), leads training for hiring managers, and uses data to drive decisions (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, equity). In addition to filling current needs, the consultant develops talent pools, succession pipelines, and critical-skills/gap analyses to ensure WSSU is ready for future demand and aligned to institutional priorities.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
• PeopleAdmin certification
• Higher-education or public-sector HR experience
• Experience with workforce planning, succession planning, and skills/gap analytics.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of PeopleAdmin (ATS) and working knowledge of Banner, I-9/E-Verify, and MS/Google productivity tools.
• Strong command of OSHR/UNC System policies (SHRA/EHRA, EPS classifications, career-banding), and compliance frameworks (EEO/AA, ADA, FCRA, OFCCP).
• Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, influence decisions, and manage sensitive compensation/internal equity discussions with discretion.
• Proficiency in data analysis & reporting; translating insights into action (dashboards, KPIs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation design, and facilitation skills.
• Customer-focused, organized, and capable of managing multiple searches/projects with deadlines.

Special Instructions Summary:

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
• Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
• Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
• If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.

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