Talent Acquisition Specialist

$60,028 - $91,936/Yr

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

New Brunswick, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Rutgers University plays a crucial role in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent for the university. This position involves consulting with various departments, advising hiring managers, and managing the recruitment process from job posting to onboarding. The specialist will also focus on building relationships with campus resources to create talent pipelines and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Consult with client departments to develop recruitment strategies for current and upcoming vacancies.
• Act as an advisor and collaborate with hiring managers to develop sourcing plans.
• Develop messaging to attract top candidates.
• Identify challenges in recruitment and advise departments on revisions to hiring practices.
• Evaluate candidates' experience and credentials for relevance to open positions.
• Build and foster relationships with university career services and student organizations to proactively build talent pipelines.
• Determine effective sources and approaches to build talent pipelines and execute strategies.
• Apply University policy for background check requirements and evaluate need for additional pre-employment screening.
• Negotiate offers and construct offer letters.
• Initiate and monitor onboarding processes.
• Create, manage, and maintain job postings via Applicant Tracking System.
• Manage client relations and escalations.
• Maintain ongoing communication with hiring teams regarding recruitment status and updates data in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Serve as the liaison between management, staff, and applicants regarding employment policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to hiring managers and administrative staff in staffing transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in human resource management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, and onboarding including compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience in a labor environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees.