Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Specialist

$40,186 - $65,146/Yr

Columbia Public Schools - Columbia, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for coordinating recruitment activities and managing application processing for Columbia Public Schools, which receives approximately 13,000 applications annually. This role involves maintaining job postings, auditing job descriptions, assisting in recruitment functions, and managing the applicant tracking system. The specialist will also provide support to applicants and hiring supervisors, ensuring effective communication and efficient use of recruitment resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage and keep current the district's job postings.
• Audit all job descriptions to ensure they are current and accurate.
• Assist Recruitment Specialist in planning recruiting functions including online/social media recruiting, newspaper advertisements, and job fairs.
• Manage TalentEd applicant tracking system and assist applicants and hiring supervisors with system functionality.
• Provide assistance to applicants in-person and via phone regarding the application process and job postings.
• Review applicant materials and provide hiring supervisors with pools of qualified applicants.
• Create training and resource materials for consistent use of the system.
• Provide individual training on a regular basis.
• Troubleshoot the Applicant Tracking system and assess for enhancements.
• Oversee the District's facilitated transfer process.
• Collect recruitment and retention data for HR Leadership review and analysis.
• Assist with applicant screening, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Screen applications for hiring supervisors and assist in interviews.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three years of progressively responsible administrative experience, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking systems or comparable database systems is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in human resource and recruitment processes.
• Professional and friendly demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities