Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · 1 day ago
Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is a respected nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to developing effective treatments for human diseases. They are seeking a Human Resources Specialist focused on talent acquisition to assist with recruitment and retention efforts, collaborating with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment and enhance the candidate experience.
Research
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement proactive recruitment strategies
Build and maintain applicant pipelines through proactive sourcing efforts
Draft, post, and promote job postings across multiple platforms
Screen and evaluate candidate qualifications through application review, interviews, and reference checks
Represent OMRF at career fairs and recruitment events in a professional and approachable manner
Provide timely, thoughtful, and mission-aligned service to candidates and internal stakeholders
Ensure recruitment activities comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and Department of Labor regulations
Partner with Public Affairs to support and promote OMRF’s employer brand
Responding to routine and moderately complex HR inquiries with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Assisting with onboarding and immigration-related processes
Supporting employee relations activities and personnel records management
Assisting with compensation-related activities, including job description updates, career ladder maintenance, and offer preparation
Providing project and administrative support for HR initiatives and other departmental needs as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and applicable federal and state employment laws
Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Demonstrated customer-service orientation with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
Comfort working with individuals across a wide range of roles and backgrounds and collaborating effectively across teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience working in a research, scientific, clinical, or higher education environment
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and human resources information systems (HRIS)
At least one year of experience supporting recruitment or hiring activities
HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Access to our onsite café
Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
Free parking
Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
Company
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Established in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with more than 450 staff and over 50 labs studying cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diseases of aging.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Hassen
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Brent Keck
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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