Recruiter

$40,560 - $40,560/Yr

University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Norman, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at the University of Oklahoma is primarily responsible for providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. This temporary position, estimated to last four months, involves managing requisitions and applicant processes, supporting hiring programs, and enhancing the university's online recruiting presence. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Provides requisition and applicant management and customer service support to applicants and departmental users.
• Posts requisitions, including proofreading, cross-checking information, and creating prescreening questions.
• Manages job listings and candidate referrals for students and staff positions.
• Determines if candidates meet minimum qualifications.
• Communicates with hiring departments and applicants, completing hires.
• Works with departments to move qualified applicants through the hiring process.
• Assists recruiting assistants and hiring managers in improving job listings and following up with expired listings.
• Helps departmental users with questions and troubleshoots technical issues.
• Conducts background and driver's license checks, processing requests and communicating with hiring departments and applicants.
• Provides support to hiring programs such as PEAK, Work-Study, Learn & Earn Student Jobs, and OU Connect service listings.
• Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs.
• Identifies recruiting opportunities by researching new sources for talent and networking with industry professionals.
• Establishes and grows the online recruiting presence.
• Participates in special projects and performs various duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 months of customer service or related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse customer base
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Resourceful

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using the Taleo applicant tracking system
• Human Resources Recruiting experience
• SHRM certification

Benefits

• Inclusive culture of respect and civility
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment