Human Resources Consultant 1: Recruitment

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a Recruitment Specialist in University Human Resources to guide the hiring process, advise managers, and attract top talent. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with search committees and business partners to deliver efficient, high-quality recruitment outcomes.

After an initial training period, a hybrid work arrangement may be available, though fully remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field.
• PHR or SHRM certification and three years of professional HR experience.
• Four years’ administrative support in program administration with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to hiring managers, search committees, and business partners throughout recruitment.
• Attract and hire exceptional talent while ensuring a positive and efficient recruitment experience.
• Manage consultative partnerships with strong administrative and process management responsibilities; ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Data entry

Multitasking

MS Office

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

PHR or SHRM certification

Tools

Workday

Electronic records imaging system

Job description

Department

University Human Resources

Job Summary

University Human Resources is seeking a Recruitment Specialist for a full‑time (1.00 FTE), 12‑month Professional Faculty position.

Join Our Recruitment Team!

Be the expert. Guide the process. Shape the workforce.

If you're passionate about connecting talented individuals with meaningful opportunities, we invite you to join a collaborative team that plays a critical role in building Oregon State University's workforce.

As a Recruitment Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, search committees, and business partners, helping to attract and hire exceptional talent while ensuring a positive and efficient recruitment experience.

This position combines consultative partnership with strong administrative and process management responsibilities. Following an initial training period, a hybrid work arrangement may be available. Please note that fully remote work is not available for this position.

Recruiting Information

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Mary Thompson at [e-mail] or 541-737-0684

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field, and two years of professional level Human Resources experience.
• Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resources awarded by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and three years of professional level Human Resources experience.
• Four years’ experience providing administrative support in program administration, including the demonstrated ability for the following: (1) Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills, proactive and accustomed to meeting deadlines; (2) Proficiency in data entry and records data from electronic and hard copy source materials into system(s) using an electronic keyboard or optical scanner; (3) Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects under deadline pressure, and the ability to identify situations that may need further research and/or escalation to supervisor.User-level experience with the following software: Database and reporting tools, Windows-based software, and Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage multiple projects and perform efficiently and courteously in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and frequent distractions and interruptions.Analytical Reasoning/Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and sensitive issues and situations, identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action.Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to ensure important details in process are not overlooked or missed.Building Collaborative Relationships: Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders inside and outside of the organization.Communications: Ability to use tact, diplomacy, flexibility and discretion in all interactions; expresses information, ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (i.e. technical, sensitive, controversial). Strong written and oral communication skills.Confidentiality: Ensures confidentiality and privacy of employee information and other organizational data.Customer Focus and Service: Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, timely, customer-oriented services in a high-volume work environment.Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve problems.Ethics: Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on the organization, self, and others.This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• User-level experience with Work Day
• Prior Recruiter/ Exec search support experience
• Experience using an electronic records imaging system.
• Experience working in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment.
• Experience performing duties in human resources management in an institution of higher education, or comparable environment.

Working Conditions/Schedule

The possibility of hybrid remote work will be considered and must be agreed upon between employee and supervisor. Normal business operations are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Salary Range

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-19

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].