Talent Acquisition Specialist

Utah Retirement Systems - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The position involves a variety of duties related to recruiting, screening, interviewing, staffing, and onboarding qualified candidates for Utah Retirement Systems. The role emphasizes building relationships, maintaining compliance with hiring laws, and facilitating the recruitment process to meet staffing goals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain working relationships for recruiting purposes.
• Create and sustain a professional presence on social media for the Office.
• Develop relationships with vendors to achieve staffing goals.
• Facilitate the recruiting and hiring process by preparing job announcements and coordinating schedules.
• Communicate with applicants and management throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in hiring.
• Conduct reference checks and process background check requests.
• Communicate employment information during job offers.
• Facilitate and monitor onboarding activities for new hires.
• Post jobs on various agencies and social media sites.
• Attend career fairs and research new recruiting sources.
• Generate an internal database of viable candidates.
• Assist with temporary employment services and recruitment needs.
• Plan and execute employee events.
• Provide backup to other HR functions as requested.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and one year of experience in recruiting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Human Resources is preferred.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fundamentals of navigating and populating Social Media.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for wages and compa-ratios.
• Knowledge of recruitment and selection procedures, state and federal hiring laws, and benefit programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a public sector HR environment.
• Familiarity with employee event planning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities