Strategic Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Lead

Western Colorado University; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits for dependents

Job summary

Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado seeks a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist for a full-time, in-person role on the Gunnison campus. Reports to the Director of Human Resources and partners with HR to source external talent and engage current employees.

The role oversees full-cycle recruitment, onboarding coordination, orientation programming, and collaboration with hiring managers to ensure compliant, effective hiring practices and a positive new-hire experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years HR experience.
• Three years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office and HRIS.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and hiring for all non-student positions.
• Coordinate candidate outreach, pipeline development, and postings with university stakeholders.
• Manage onboarding documentation, training tracking, and system access for new hires.
• Develop orientation programs aligned with university mission, policies, and values.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and university policies in hiring practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years HR experience

Job description

Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado seeks a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist for a full-time, in-person role on the Gunnison campus. Reports to the Director of Human Resources and partners with HR to source external talent and engage current employees.

The role oversees full-cycle recruitment, onboarding coordination, orientation programming, and collaboration with hiring managers to ensure compliant, effective hiring practices and a positive new-hire experience.