Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition at the Statesboro campus. The role supports recruitment and administrative tasks, focusing on candidate engagement, event coordination, and adherence to university policies.

The ideal candidate will handle inquiries, background checks, and enhance recruitment through social media and relationship building, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of related work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for walk-in candidates, assisting with application and pre-employment processes, and supporting recruitment events.
• Process background check requests for personnel recruited outside the HRIS, create job opening requests, verify eligibility for offers, and submit manager access requests as needed.
• Monitor and respond to MyHelp inquiries, route tickets, answer general questions, and escalate complex issues to team members.
• Manage inventory of Talent Acquisition supplies, equipment, and promotional materials.
• Assist in organizing recruitment events and manage weekly open lab sessions, plus space and vehicle reservations.
• Represent the university at career fairs and outreach events.
• Develop and create social media content to enhance recruitment efforts and online presence.
• Foster and maintain relationships with campus departments and stakeholders; provide backup support to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator and team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

HRIS

Office software

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition

Job ID: 305139

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Human Resources

Job Summary

The Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition supportsrecruitment and administrative functions, including candidateengagement, event coordination, and compliance with universitypolicies. This role requires strong communication andorganizational skills to manage inquiries, handle backgroundchecks, and enhance recruitment efforts through social media andrelationship building.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for walk-in candidates,assisting them with application and pre-employment processes, whilealso providing support via phone calls and recruitment events
• Process background check requests for personnel recruitedoutside of the HRIS system, create job opening requests, verifycandidate eligibility for job offers, and submit requests forhiring manager access as needed
• Monitor and respond to MyHelp inquiries, route tickets, answergeneral questions, and elevate complex issues to team members
• Manage inventory of Talent Acquisition supplies, equipment, andpromotional materials
• Assist in organizing recruitment events, primary lead inmanaging weekly open lab sessions, and handle space and vehiclereservations
• Represent the university at career fairs and outreachevents
• Develop and create social media content to enhance theuniversity's recruitment efforts and online presence
• Foster and maintain relationships with campus departments andstakeholders and provide backup support to the Talent AcquisitionCoordinator and team

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in Human Resources

Preferred Experience

• Experience explaining employee policies and procedures
• Experience with customer service

Proposed Salary

$18.12 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitiveinformation
• Proficiency with HR information systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as October 28,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid driver's license upon and throughoutemployment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Position of Trust