Human Resources Consultant – Staff Recruiter

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

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine invites applications for a Staff Recruiter within the School of Medicine Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, this role leads staff recruitment across the School of Medicine, partnering with hiring managers, HR Partners, and the Recruitment Center of Expertise to deliver full-cycle recruitment services.

You will develop proactive recruitment strategies, screen and interview candidates, coordinate offers, and ensure a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Three or more years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Healthcare or higher education recruitment experience.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and providing consultative recruitment support.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for School of Medicine staff positions.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies with hiring managers.
• Screen applications and conduct candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interview activities and reference checks; assist with offers.
• Collaborate with departments and HR Partners to onboard new employees smoothly.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Consultative recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant tracking system

Recruitment technologies

Job description

Hiring Department

School of Medicine Dean's Office

Job Description

The University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking acollaborative and service oriented Staff Recruiter to join theSchool of Medicine Human Resources team. Reporting to the School ofMedicine Director of Recruitment, with a dotted-line relationshipto the University Recruitment Center of Expertise (COE) AssociateDirector of Recruitment, this position serves as the lead recruiterfor staff recruitment across the School of Medicine.

The Staff Recruiter partners closely with hiring managers, HRPartners, department leadership, and the Recruitment Center ofExpertise to provide consultative, full-cycle recruitment servicesthat support the School of Medicine's workforce needs. Thisposition is responsible for developing effective recruitmentstrategies, identifying qualified candidates, and delivering anexceptional hiring experience while ensuring compliance withuniversity policies and applicable employment regulations.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships withhiring managers and stakeholders, provide guidance throughout the recruitment process, and continuously identify opportunities toimprove recruitment outcomes and operational efficiency.

Recruitment Strategy & Consultation

• Serve as the primary recruiter for assigned School of Medicinestaff positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Partners to understandworkforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, sourcingstrategies, 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 intakethrough onboarding.
• Develop and post effective job advertisements using internaland external recruitment resources.
• Screen applications, conduct candidate interviews, coordinateinterview activities, complete reference checks, and assist withemployment offers.
• Collaborate with departments and HR Partners to facilitate asmooth and positive onboarding experience for new employees.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiringmanagers throughout the recruitment process.

Talent Attraction & Sourcing

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract qualifiedcandidates through networking, professional organizations, jobboards, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill andhigh-priority positions.
• Participate in recruitment events, career fairs, and outreachactivities that promote employment opportunities within the Schoolof Medicine.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives that strengthen theSchool of Medicine's employment brand.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processesthat enhance efficiency and the overall hiring experience.
• Participate in recruitment-related projects, committees, andprocess 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 withinthe applicant tracking system.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with university policies,affirmative action requirements, Equal Employment Opportunityregulations, and applicable employment laws.
• Utilize recruitment data and performance metrics to evaluatehiring outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Collaboration & Customer Service

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with hiringmanagers, HR Partners, department leadership, candidates, anduniversity stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the School of Medicine Recruitment Team andthe University Recruitment Center of Expertise to supportrecruitment initiatives and organizational goals.
• Represent the School of Medicine Human Resources team atuniversity events and recruitment-related activities asneeded.

Shift

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting within healthcare, higher education, orother large, complex organizations.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies and sourcingpassive candidates.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers andproviding consultative recruitment support.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruitmenttechnologies.
• 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.

Application Materials

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

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, itslocation also makes it an attractive spot for businesses andtravelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbiais right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couplehours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is BooneCounty’s largest population center offering big-city culture,activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia ishome to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hostsmore than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow yourcareer, 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 yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, 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.

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