Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: 100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI, ATSCount

Job Category: Human Resources, Staff, Recruitment

Employee Type: Administrative Staff

At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff and faculty by using creative sourcing methods.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the full-life cycle hiring process for hourly and salaried positions including phone interviews, onsite interviews, reference checking, etc. May assist with other hiring projects as needed.
• Coordinates onsite interviews logistics (interview schedules, interview guides and interview committee's invitations).
• Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with internal customers including but not limited to: Hiring Managers, Benefits Manager, HR Business Partners, Director of Human Resources and University Counsel to develop recruiting plans, and cost effective recruitment strategies and professional and positive interactions with stakeholders.
• Develops position sourcing strategies using recruitment tools and techniques.
• Develops and maintains relationships with employment agencies/search firms, professional associations, community associations, colleges/universities and other applicant sources.
• Interacts with candidates to ensure they are evaluated appropriately and treated in a consistent, positive and professional manner that delivers a positive candidate experience
• Generates metrics reports (i.e. time to fill, cost per hire, cost of turnover, etc.)
• Makes employment offers following approval of terms and salary. Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.
• Process pre-employment checks and new hire paperwork.
• Maintains position requisitions and submit applicant/candidates' correspondence (i.e. phone interview, onsite interview, decline and/or offer).
• Facilitates weekly and monthly new employee orientations.
• Leverages a variety of recruiting resources, social media and internet space to find top talent (such as search engine optimization, Boolean searches, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms).
• Manage the full-time and part-time tuition benefit scholarship program for Carroll University employees and dependents.
• Partner with other Human Resources employees to create, manage, and facilitate employee training and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of human resources experience is required including full-life cycle recruitment and sourcing experience, including behavioral interviewing, reference checking, etc.
• Must be familiar with employment processes, human resources legal requirements (FLSA, AAP, EEO, OSHA, and HIPPA).
• Advanced knowledge and skills in social media platforms, internet and search engine optimization and complex Boolean searches is preferred.
• (PHR) Professional in Human Resources and/or (SHRM-CP) SHRM Certified Professional certifications are preferred.

Technology Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems and web-based HR tools.
• Knowledge of and experience with social media recruitment tools.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Human Relation Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-pace environment and handle competing demands.
• Ability to network and build strong relationships with internal and external customers and develop partnerships with the community.
• Ability to proactively build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Tact, discretion, creativity and innovation.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at the Department of Public Safety, at 239 East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186.

Please submit a cover letter and resume for this position along with this electronic application.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.