"Talent Acquisition Spec II"

Job Details

Talent Acquisition Spec II

Job No: 537255

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Human Resources, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 62010301 - HR-TALENT ACQSTN & ONBOARDING

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist II plays a vital role in supporting the mission of the University of Florida by attracting and acquiring the most talented individuals from various professional backgrounds across the country and internationally. This role supports recruitment efforts across campus by advising hiring departments on the best recruitment strategies to bring skilled professionals to join our Institution's workforce.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring departments, providing guidance on best practices for attracting, engaging, and selecting top talent. Review and advise departments on potential hires and clears finalists for offer.
• Requisition Management: Review and approve job requisitions to ensure all postings are constructed in a way that will attract qualified candidates and will promote positive branding for the University of Florida and the hiring departments.
• Applicant Pool Development: Proactively cultivate applicant pools that offer a diverse set of talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences through strategic sourcing techniques, leveraging various recruitment channels, and building a strong talent pipeline.
• Strategic Support: Provides support with the development and implementation of recruitment and sourcing strategies in alignment with the university's goals and objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize recruitment efforts, such as, the development and promotion of the university's employer brand, highlighting its values, culture, and opportunities.
• Compliance and Policy Interpretation: Interprets UF and UFHR rules and policies as they pertain to the posting and advertising of vacancies and hiring of employees. Advises departments and college administrators of university hiring policies, fair recruitment procedures and general employment law (Title VII, ADA, Fair Labor Standard Act, etc) as it pertains to talent acquisition. Supports the research screening process, in partnership with the RISC office.
• Communication: Ensure effective communication and timely follow-up with candidates and campus partners.
• Campus Partnerships: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and campus partners within academic and administrative units across the university to understand their unique talent needs.

Expected Salary: $48,000 annual salary.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits:

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages: (includes over 10 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

See UF Benefits Offerings Here: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Familiarity of employment laws, specifically Title VII, ADA, FLSA.
• Working competency in computer skills, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional human resource practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work and cooperate with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Applications Close: 02 October 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537255