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University of Rochester · 2 months ago

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26.90/hr - $37.66/hr

3+ years exp

The University of Rochester is a community committed to the values of equity, leadership, and integrity. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will lead recruitment strategies, advise on HR policies, and collaborate with departments to optimize hiring processes.

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Responsibilities

Recruits, screens and performs reference checks and background checks on qualified candidates in preparation for referral to hiring managers

Determines eligibility for hire and rehire prior to referral to department manager

Reviews personnel files and system records for prior employees to determine suitability for rehire

Keeps all parties (department, applicant recruiting sources, etc.) informed as to progress of recruitment and placement efforts

Makes official offers of appointment, including starting salary within established compensation plans

Develops and executes recruitment strategies in collaboration with business units and HR Business Partners, including developing and maintaining relationships with appropriate recruitment sources for qualified and diverse candidates, utilization of a variety of effective advertising and social media, and developing relationships with schools and programs that graduate qualified candidates

Conducts interviews for qualified applicants in concert with requesting departments, exchanging interview summary notes related to qualifications before and after each interview

Supports departments with interviews where needed, including assisting with the development of interview questions and templates

Provides coaching to lower-level Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing support for inquiries and partners to troubleshoot complex recruitment issues

Acts as a subject matter expert and mentors the talent acquisition team

Trains new team members on organizational/department specific policy and procedures and state and federal regulations

Collaborates with leadership to create and analyze relevant data with regards to recruitment methods

Uses data to make and implement recommendations to optimize recruitment methods

Recommends changes in departmental policies, practices and procedures

Acts as point of contact for recruitment-based systems, stays abreast of changes in recruitment technology and makes recommendation to leadership on strategies to best leverage resources

Provides leadership on special projects as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesData AnalysisInterviewing SkillsCoachingTemporary Agency ManagementComputer Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience with proven success in progressive talent acquisition roles required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Acts as a team lead for other Talent Recruitment Specialists initiating the planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of recruitment strategies and activities to support the recruitment needs of divisions across the University

Advises departments and colleagues on HR policies, procedures as well as state and federal regulations related to recruitment and hiring