"Talent Acquisition Specialist"

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports full-cycle recruitment for staff, union, temporary, and seasonal roles. This position partners closely with hiring managers, ensures compliance with employment laws and union requirements, and maintains accurate data and workflows in Workday. The Specialist also manages temporary position end-date tracking, onboarding coordination, and select HR operational processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned staff, union roles, and temporary, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Source passive candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
• Maintain and monitor end dates for temporary employees; coordinate extensions and updates as needed.
• Responsible for interview scheduling and logistics for assigned positions; may schedule campus/digital interviews for search committees and hiring managers.
• Responsible for all union hiring, promotions, job changes as per the union contract.
• Conduct reference checks using SkillSurvey, selecting the appropriate behavioral-based survey for each role.
• Draft offer letters and ensure all offer details are accurate and aligned with policy.
• Initiate background checks and manage all pre-employment screening steps to ensure timely onboarding.
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of Workday business processes related to hiring, job changes, and onboarding.
• Responsible for managing the unpaid internship, volunteers, and affiliates processing including but not limited to managing requirements and uploading to Workday.
• Serve as point of contact for staffing agencies.
• As part of the HR team, serve as the back-up for the HR Office Administrator providing coverage as needed.
• Perform HR project management as assigned and participate in campus events on an as needed basis.
• Make recommendations for process improvements to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Responsible for self-initiating learning new skills and developing within one's area.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Associate's Degree (in related discipline preferred) or equivalent skills/experience

A minimum of 2-3 years of human resources recruitment coordination experience required.

Must have a proven track record of promoting and adhering to client excellence and recovery, high standards of professional behavior, code of conduct, compassion, and team approach.

Must be self-directed to complete responsibilities in effective collaboration with other members of the campus.

Must demonstrate flexibility in face of changing work environment, adjusting work schedule accordingly.

Must demonstrate and sustain dependability, reliability, and have interpersonal savvy and composure.

Must have strong recruitment sourcing and marketing skills utilizing the internet, social networking, and niche sites with a strong emphasis on inclusive excellence.

Must be knowledgeable in the use of, and tracking of, data for routine report analysis.

Must have the ability to multi-task, function in a fast paced, high-volume environment

Must be able to work independently with minimum direction as well as the ability to collaborate with the HR team; and ability to successfully work with all constituencies.

Must have knowledge of state and federal employment laws and ability to apply principles appropriately.

Ability to maintain a high-level professional behavior, integrity and trust with client base, employees and team members; must also be receptive to suggestion and continually seeks to improve performance.

Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Must have advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must have exceptional attention to detail skills.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Requires work onsite a minimum of 2 days a week; the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need.

May require occasional evening work.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Bachelor's Degree strongly required
• Workday HRIS and Workday ATS experience a plus
• 3-5 years of human resources recruitment experience preferred

This is a non-exempt position with the following pay range: $36.21/hour - $40.23/hour; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off: Starting at 2 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President's holidays are determined each year.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.