Human Resources Consultant – Staff Recruiter

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a collaborative Staff Recruiter to lead the School of Medicine's staff recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers to develop effective strategies and ensure an efficient full-cycle process from intake to onboarding.

Responsibilities include posting advertisements, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offers, while building talent pipelines and supporting onboarding experiences across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or large organizations preferred.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies and sourcing passive candidates.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and providing consultative recruitment support.
• Experience using recruitment technologies and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for assigned School of Medicine staff positions and partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from position intake through onboarding, including posting ads, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offers.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies through networking, job boards, social media, and events to build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes and participate in related projects and committees.
• Maintain compliant recruitment documentation and use data/metrics to evaluate outcomes and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Partners and department leadership to ensure a positive candidate experience and alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder collaboration

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Onboarding

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Job Description

The University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a collaborative and service oriented Staff Recruiter to join the School of Medicine Human Resources team. Reporting to the School of Medicine Director of Recruitment, with a dotted-line relationship to the University Recruitment Center of Expertise (COE) Associate Director of Recruitment, this position serves as the lead recruiter for staff recruitment across the School of Medicine.

Hiring Department

School of Medicine Dean's Office

Primary Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Consultation

• Serve as the primary recruiter for assigned School of Medicine staff positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Partners to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, interviewing, and selection processes.
• Consult with hiring managers regarding market conditions, recruitment timelines, and hiring challenges.

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from position intake through onboarding.
• Develop and post effective job advertisements using internal and external recruitment resources.
• Screen applications, conduct candidate interviews, coordinate interview activities, complete reference checks, and assist with employment offers.
• Collaborate with departments and HR Partners to facilitate a smooth and positive onboarding experience for new employees.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Talent Attraction & Sourcing

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through networking, professional organizations, job boards, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill and high-priority positions.
• Participate in recruitment events, career fairs, and outreach activities that promote employment opportunities within the School of Medicine.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives that strengthen the School of Medicine's employment brand.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes that enhance efficiency and the overall hiring experience.
• Participate in recruitment-related projects, committees, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed on recruitment trends, labor market conditions, and best practices to support continuous improvement.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain complete and accurate recruitment documentation within the applicant tracking system.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with university policies, affirmative action requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, and applicable employment laws.
• Utilize recruitment data and performance metrics to evaluate hiring outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Collaboration & Customer Service

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with hiring managers, HR Partners, department leadership, candidates, and university stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the School of Medicine Recruitment Team and the University Recruitment Center of Expertise to support recruitment initiatives and organizational goals.
• Represent the School of Medicine Human Resources team at university events and recruitment-related activities as needed.

Shift

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting within healthcare, higher education, or other large, complex organizations.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies and sourcing passive candidates.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and providing consultative recruitment support.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

• Salary Range: $53,976.00 - $76,024.00 annually
• Grade: GGS - 010
• University Title: HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTNT
• Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long- disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.