University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 day ago
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator who plays a critical role in maintaining efficient recruitment processes and supporting the University’s recruitment and onboarding activities. The Coordinator will collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams, ensuring compliance with policies while delivering superior customer service.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system including but not limited to tracking vacant positions, monitoring requisition progress, analyzing applicant pool quality, evaluating recruitment advertising effectiveness, preparing comprehensive search summaries and offer letters
Manage timely submission, follow up, and implementation of personnel actions in HRIS
Assist walk-in applicants, new staff, and potential and current employees with general HR inquiries related to job applications and hiring processes
Support Talent Acquisition consultants in sourcing efforts by maintaining candidate databases and pipelines
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships for recruitment processes by prioritizing open positions
Develop or revise position descriptions to align with operational needs
Advise hiring managers on University hiring policies, collective bargaining agreements, and effective use of the applicant tracking system (PageUp)
Assist job applicants with the background check process, providing timely status updates to applicants and hiring authorities
Facilitate onboarding to create a welcoming experience for new staff by scheduling orientation sessions and assisting with hiring paperwork completion
Support recruitment and search activities by reviewing and approving hiring requisitions, search proposals, and offer cards; managing applicant statuses and communications in PageUp
Prepare and distribute regular recruitment-related reports
Identify opportunities for streamlining processes to improve efficiency
Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, including virtual, onsite and offsite events including but not limited to job fairs, networking sessions, workshops and information sessions
Proactively identify and suggest participation in events that may benefit recruitment and sourcing efforts
Prepare and submit employee status change requests for review and approval including interim coverage, transfers, promotions and equity reviews in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and University policies
Perform other related duties and assist in projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources or an Associate's degree with one (1) year of experience in human resources
Demonstrated ability to apply HR knowledge and sound judgment to support recruitment and hiring processes
Demonstrated working knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and procedures
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment with multiple competing demands
Professional, proactive, and collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel occasionally to local recruiting and networking events as business needs dictate
Preferred
Bilingual in Mandarin, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish
Public Notary License
Experience with PeopleSoft, PageUp, or Salesforce
Experience in higher education or the public sector
Familiarity with OFCCP recruiting requirements
Experience attending or coordinating career fairs
Experience working in an HR role in a union environment or higher education
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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