Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

$63,000 - $63,000/Yr

City Colleges of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist at Malcolm X College is responsible for implementing strategic recruiting and onboarding processes for faculty and non-faculty roles. This role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with HR staff and campus leaders, and ensuring a diverse and inclusive hiring process. The specialist will also provide training and guidance to hiring managers, develop job postings, and maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR staff to understand talent needs and create recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate and lead recruitment strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Plan and maintain successful onboarding processes for new employees, including orientations and workshops.
• Consult with hiring managers to ensure timely and effective onboarding of new hires and promotions.
• Train hiring managers on hiring best practices and interviewing skills.
• Conduct intake sessions with hiring managers to review roles and interview processes.
• Develop concise job postings and critical success factors for positions with HR and hiring managers.
• Screen, interview, and recommend candidates for various job levels.
• Coach hiring managers throughout the search and selection process.
• Serve as a liaison to senior leaders and outside agencies regarding recruitment programs.
• Utilize the Taleo system to manage the hiring process and maintain communication with candidates.
• Advise management on recruitment and staffing procedures and strategies.
• Assist HR team as needed and complete special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in a strategic recruiting role with an emphasis on recruitment or talent acquisition administration.
• Experience in Human Resources or customer service preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification desirable.
• Experience in higher education or public sector employment is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in executing the full-cycle recruiting process.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working within a higher education environment.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering against recruiting targets.
• Highly developed interviewing skills.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• 457(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement