Human Resource Specialist - Talent Acquisition

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Human Resource Specialist in Talent Acquisition! In this pivotal role, you will support the onboarding process and enhance the candidate experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, manage essential HR functions, and contribute to impactful work that shapes the future of talent acquisition. Embrace growth opportunities and be part of a mission-driven environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of others!

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Some experience supporting HR preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle new hire paperwork and manage relocation reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking and HR systems.
• Schedule interviews and serve as a key contact for candidates.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others find their dream jobs? Do you have a knack for creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills? If you're eager to grow professionally, take initiative, and work collaboratively within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

St. Jude is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Human Resource Specialist to join our team in Talent Acquisition! In this exciting role, you’ll be an essential part of our talent acquisition and onboarding process, helping to bring new team members into our organization while ensuring a smooth, positive experience for all candidates. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working with people, and is committed to continuous improvement, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Onboarding Support: Handle new hire paperwork, manage relocation and travel reimbursements, and assist in coordinating background checks, drug screens, and reference verifications.
2. Data Management: Maintain accurate applicant tracking and HR systems, ensuring all candidate data and documents are processed efficiently.
3. Coordination & Communication: Schedule interviews, handle invoice payments, and serve as a key point of contact for candidates, employees, and external customers.
4. Audit and Process Improvement: Regularly audit and improve internal processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every stage of the hiring process.
5. Customer Service: Provide top-tier support to both internal teams and external clients, always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
6. Team Collaboration: Work closely with HR colleagues and other departments to align on talent strategies and improve overall service delivery.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

1. Has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment.
2. Brings a keen attention to detail and a passion for accuracy in all aspects of work.
3. Communicates effectively and with confidence, whether it’s with candidates, team members, or other stakeholders.
4. Works well as part of a team and thrives in collaborative settings.
5. Is a creative thinker, always seeking ways to improve processes and find new solutions.
6. Takes initiative and is proactive in solving problems and optimizing workflows.
7. Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.

Why Join Us?

1. Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our team members and providing continuous learning and development opportunities.
2. Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team that encourages your ideas and input.
3. Impactful Work: Be part of an essential function that directly shapes the future of our team.
4. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

If you are ready to take on an exciting, challenging, and rewarding role, we’d love to connect with you. Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition and making a real impact on our company’s success!

Minimum Education:

1. High School Diploma/GED required

Minimum Experience:

1. Minimum Requirement: Some experience supporting HR preferred.
2. Working knowledge/ some experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), preferred and a general comfort with digital tools.
3. Strong attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively, plan and prioritize own work.
4. Is comfortable amidst ambiguity.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $24.00 - $42.00 per hour for the role of Human Resource Specialist - Talent Acquisition.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Search Firms

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.