University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an HR Specialist to be responsible for talent sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of professional and non-professional positions within the Department of Nursing; provide expertise on HR policies and procedures and contract implementation related to recruitment; and develop recruitment marketing plans and coordinate recruitment events.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Sourcing:
Partner with hiring managers to assess talent requirements and advise on hiring strategies.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents as related to the recruitment process (e.g. senior leadership, hiring managers, 3rd party recruitment firms, etc.)
Utilize a variety of tools/techniques (e.g. social media, advertising, direct contact, job fairs, and community outreach) to drive employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns and events.
Recommend sourcing strategies to comply with Affirmative Action guidelines to achieve a qualified talent pool.
Proactively source and identify nursing talent through job boards, social media, professional networks, university partnerships, and niche nursing associations.
Build and maintain talent pools for hard-to-fill and high-volume nursing positions.
Utilize CRM and ATS platforms to manage and engage candidate pipelines effectively.
Conduct outreach campaigns and target marketing efforts to attract both active and passive candidates.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote the employer brand across social and professional platforms.
Represent the organization at career fairs, nursing schools, and professional networking events.
Maintain strong relationships with nursing schools, associations, and community partners to support ongoing pipeline development.
Interviewing and Screening:
Generate applicant pools by initiating requisitions to post new and vacant positions and prepare associated internal/external advertisements.
Work with hiring managers and compensation/classification to write effective job descriptions.
Collaborate with hiring managers to define position requirements, competencies, and selection criteria.
Screen and prequalify candidates to ensure alignment with licensure, credentialing, and experience standards.
Conduct phone screens to make recommendations to hiring managers.
Collaborate with administrative staff and hiring managers to schedule interviews.
Coordinate interview processes, provide candidate feedback, and facilitate offers in alignment with HR guidelines.
Serve as an administrator for all assigned job searches and can participate in candidate interviews. Provide expertise of institutional policies and guidance for interview questions, assuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Assure compliance with all federal and state regulations throughout the recruitment/hiring process.
Onboarding:
Completion of all onboarding activities for department of nursing including references, background checks, degree and license verifications.
Maintenance of centralized reference checks.
Run and distribute reports, monitor compliance, and gather information regarding compliance activities or issues.
Pay Level: 3A
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum one-year human resources experience with recruitment responsibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Desired Qualifications:
Previous high volume recruiting experience
Experience with applicant tracking systems
Experience in Human Resources and/or recruitment of Healthcare professionals
Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR)
Working knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies
Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Please contact tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu with any questions.
