Talent Acquisition Specialist - North Liberty Campus

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Iowa City, IA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at the University of Iowa will play a crucial role in the recruitment process for the new North Liberty Campus, which is set to open in Spring 2025. This position is responsible for talent sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and acquisition of requisitions. The specialist will provide expertise on HR policies and procedures, as well as contract implementation related to recruitment. Additionally, the role involves developing recruitment marketing plans and coordinating recruitment events specifically for the Medical Center North Liberty. The new facility will encompass 469,000 square feet and will house UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive care across various venues including outpatient, inpatient, and surgical services. The state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also feature a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and an emergency department, along with a range of support services. The design of the facility aims to enhance the patient and staff experience, ensuring excellence in patient care, teaching, and research missions, while also fostering community partnerships. As part of the opening team for this new campus, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be expected to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, create job requisitions, generate applicant pools, and recommend sourcing strategies to ensure compliance with Affirmative Action guidelines. The role also requires the specialist to assist in the development of strategies to attract and engage applicants, utilize social media for recruitment, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations throughout the hiring process. The specialist will also be involved in reviewing applicants, preparing offer letters, and collaborating with hiring managers to conduct interviews and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders (hiring managers)
• Create job requisitions and subsequent work flow forms
• Generate applicant pools by initiating requisitions to post new and vacant positions, and prepare associated internal/external advertisements
• Recommend sourcing strategies to comply with Affirmative Action guidelines and achieve a diverse and qualified talent pool
• Assist with the development of new or enhanced strategies to attract and engage applicants
• Experience using social media and other platforms to leverage recruitment and develop employer brand
• Assure compliance with all federal and state regulations throughout the recruitment/hiring process
• Use the position management system to create positions as well as to activate/deactivate positions as needed
• Review applicants and participate in the screening process to assure compliance with established standards and requirements
• Assist with preparation offer letters
• Prepare FTE requests and disseminate information to hiring officials to confirm FTE approval
• Collaborate with support staff and hiring managers to schedule interviews
• Provide expertise of institutional policies and guidance for interview questions, assuring compliance with applicable regulations
• Collaborate with hiring officials to conduct reference checks
• Initiate appointments in the workflow transaction system
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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