Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the position

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The Talent Acquisition Specialist acts as the talent business partner to assigned units. The role consults with hiring managers on all aspects of talent acquisition from recruitment strategy, candidate screening, interviewing, selecting, and sourcing. The Talent Acquisition Specialist develops an understanding of the unit's talent needs and utilizes strategies to decrease the time to fill/hire. Depending on the assigned unit, in addition to recruiting for staff openings, the role may also provide academic hire process consultation. As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Responsibilities

• Becoming a trusted talent business partner to assigned unit(s).
• Developing an understanding of the unit's talent needs and utilizing strategies to decrease the time to fill/hire.
• Managing assigned unit job requisitions from a strategic recruitment and process perspective.
• Developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to develop diverse candidate pools for current and future openings and managing the candidate relationship.
• Managing and driving the structured interview process.
• Proactively identify, qualify, and recruit passive candidates.
• Providing academic hire process consultation depending on the assigned unit.

Requirements

• Knowledge in sourcing and recruiting for specialized and highly competitive roles.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills, including consultative skills with the ability to understand the needs and urgency of customer base.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to human resources and the talent acquisition processes.
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with peers, hiring managers, and prospective applicants is essential.

Benefits

• Flexible work options.