Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Hccs; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College seeks a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and advertising for senior level staff and Deans. You will coordinate ATS usage, assist with requisitions, and partner with College operations to improve time-to-fill and candidate experience. You may mentor others and represent the college at events.

The role requires collaboration across departments and a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3 years experience in recruitment, selection and onboarding.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with hiring managers and candidates to ensure a smooth process.
• Facilitate time-to-fill metrics and improve sourcing and candidate touchpoints.
• Review requisitions for temporary staffing and suggest alternatives.
• Provide ATS training and troubleshoot system issues.
• Represent HCC at events and career fairs as requested.
• Coordinate Career Fair logistics and post jobs to external sites.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office Programs

Information Management Systems

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition – 260030K

Job Category

Managerial & Professional

Work Location

3100 Main
3100 Main
Houston 77002

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026

Salary Range

52,784.00 – 67,300.00

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supports recruitment and advertising activities for senior level faculty and staff at the Deans level and above (Directors, Deans, Associate Vice Chancellors, Chief Financial Officers, College Operation Officers, College Presidents, Vice Chancellors, Deputy Chancellor, Chancellor, etc.).

Provides coordination and support for Talent Acquisition Services assisting Talent Acquisition Manager with technical guidance and instructions for newly assigned Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists to the Department.

Assists with online application system; posts requisitions according to the employment hiring processes and department guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primarily responsible for managing customer relations with hiring managers, candidates, and internal customers to ensure an efficient and effective experience.

Primary responsibility for facilitating time to fill metrics and continually improving sourcing, recruiting, candidate and hiring manager touch points.

Review department requisition requests for temporary agency staffing and make recommendations for alternative staffing as appropriate.

Provide process training and assist in troubleshooting issues of the current Applicant Tracking System.

Represent HCC at target events, including but not limited to, conferences, special community events and Career Fairs as requested or assigned.

Coordinate Career Fair logistics and post jobs to external career sites.

Maintain, review and update physical and e-files documenting all advertised/posted positions.

Complete Applicant Tracking System user acceptance testing as needed or required.

Actively work with a variety of external and internal sources, tools and social media to source the best candidates for open positions.

Conduct employment verifications and verify Form I-9 documentation for employees as required.

Assist with preparation of training materials, including documents, brochures, and computerized presentations.

Use the Applicant Tracking System tools to efficiently source and select qualified candidates for positions by reviewing and analyzing applicant resumes, verifying minimum requirements are met and notifying candidates of missing information or documents.

Assist hiring managers to fill vacant positions utilizing the Applicant Tracking System by, reviewing and updating requisitions, determining optimal questions are populated, ensuring screening committee and employment process information and documentation is complete, and maintain and update candidates in pool requisitions.

Proactively communicate with hiring managers regarding requisition status, candidate pool quality and candidate pipeline, and submit qualified candidates to hiring manager for review and selection.

Utilize the Applicant Tracking to ensure screening committee, employment information and hiring documentation is completed as required, to maintain, update and document online employment actions, and present job offers.

Prepare weekly and ad hoc report items related to employment actions specific to pre- and post-hire candidates in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with compensation on job offers and minimum qualifications.

Collaborate with Talent Relations Partner for each College on recruitment matters.

May guide/mentor lower-level specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
• 3 years experience in recruitment, selection and onboarding required
• Higher education experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Applicant Tracking Systems

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Additional Information

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra Jacobson, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].