Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager the Talent Acquisition Specialist will perform talent acquisition-related administrative work, supports recruiters and hiring managers, and provides candidates with status updates. This role functions as a junior recruiter and performs minimum qualification screening. The Talent Acquisition Specialist ensures close collaboration with the hiring manager and other talent acquisition colleagues to enable smooth process handoffs. Additionally, this role maintains a detailed understanding of jobs and associated requirements across the System related to the relevant talent market. This position will also serve as a backup to the Background Check Coordinator.

Work environment: Hybrid (1-2 days in the office)

Job Duties
Talent Acquisition Support 55%

• Performs talent acquisition-related administrative work, supports recruiters and hiring managers, and provides candidates with status updates.
• Approves requisitions before posting.
• Supports the priority hire program as needed.
• Functions as a junior recruiter and performs minimum qualification screening for Civil Service and Labor Represented positions.
• Ensures close collaboration with the hiring manager and other talent acquisition colleagues to enable smooth process handoffs
• Maintains a detailed understanding of jobs and associated requirements across the university in relationship to the relevant talent market
• Collaborates with talent acquisition specialists and consultants on position descriptions to ensure understanding of the requirements and equitable sourcing. Recruits and performs talent acquisition activities such as resume/application screens.
• Establishes and maintains an effective communication process with hiring managers, from the requisition process through the interview process and to the offer and acceptance stage
• Raises complex questions to Talent Acquisition Manager.
• As an individual contributor, role models UMN's dedication to crafting an inclusive work environment and fostering a caring culture

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI) 15%

• Assists in drafting DEI-focused postings and advertisements
• Represents University at job fairs and other recruitment activities
• Assists in building DEI talent networks internally and externally to the University to find qualified active and passive candidates
• Supports the development of high-impact interview questions that ensure there is no bias

Background Check and Relocation Support 10%

• Support the Background Check Coordinator with the adjudication and management of background checks.
• Supports the background check audit process.
• Backup support for Hiring managers and HR Community to ensure questions are addressed and answered.
• Will answer relocation questions as they arise. Manage the relocation tickets.

Professional Development 10%

• Completes professional development, education, and training activities, consistent with handling the job responsibilities.
• Completes continued learning and development appropriate to work duties and to pursue individual, unit, and institutional success.
• Participates in staff development based on individual needs, including ongoing skills training, DEI development, professional learning, service & scholarly activity, and engagement & well-being

Talent Acquisition Process and Policy 5%

• Maintains a solid understanding of all applicable HR policies and procedures and federal and state laws.
• Ensures process compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies
• Makes recommendations to Talent Acquisition Manager for policy and process improvements

Other Duties as Assigned 5%

• Will provide interview scheduling as needed.

Required:

• BA/BS degree in human resources or a related field and/or a combination of education and experience to equal at least four years.

Preferred:

• Experience with full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of background check processes and relocation support.
• Professional HR certifications (PHR, SHRM, AIRS).
• Higher education or equivalent experience.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Complete applications must include a resume. Finalists will be asked to complete references.

Notes: Priority review of applications will begin November 11, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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