Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview

• Lead benefits eligible recruitment efforts for University Housing and Dining (UHD)
• Serve as a primary liaison for applicants, the university community, and hiring managers
• Utilize innovative strategies to develop and implement effective recruitment initiatives
• Manage and screen applications for various UHD positions in HRIS system
• Attend intake calls, create a matrix, recommend candidates for phone screen and interviews, schedule interviews, review and approve interview scores/feedback, and disposition candidates
• Coordinate pre-offer steps, including conducting reference checks and verification of employment
• Review and draft offer letters
• Oversee and coordinate pre-onboarding process for benefit eligible hires
• Advise managers and supervisors on HR processes and requirements for employment-related matters
• Coordinate/liaise with other campus departments
• Monitor requisitions and assist in increasing applicant flow by sourcing candidates using a variety of search methods
• Assist with marketing and advertisement of open positions
• Identify and source top talent utilizing various job boards
• Assist applicants and new hires with completing and submitting required paperwork
• Proactively lead recruitment efforts to grow positive brand awareness
• Attend career fairs and hiring events
• Develop and provide regular recruiting activity reports
• Handle sensitive and secure documents appropriately
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained in accordance with UT record retention policies
• Manage collection of recurring employment documents and files
• Partner with Senior HR Coordinator on recruitment updates, communication, hiring manager updates, and candidate flow data
• Provide top quality service at all times to internal and external customers
• Create and implement efficiencies that have a positive impact on customer service
• Provide administrative support functions for the HR office
• Complete special projects and work independently and as a team on nonrecurring and ongoing projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field
• Two or more years of experience in Human Resources Administration or related field
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
• Experience working in dining, food and beverage, hospitality, and/or catering environments (preferred)
• Passionate about the candidate experience while attracting and recruiting top talent (preferred)
• Three or more years of experience in human resources administration (preferred)
• Experience utilizing various job boards to source and recruit candidates (preferred)
• Experience recruiting a high volume of applicants (preferred)
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills (preferred)
• Initiative in taking ownership of time-sensitive HR projects through successful completion (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development