Talent Acquisition Consultant

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to join the Office of Human Resources in Amherst. The role focuses on recruiting best practices, candidate experience, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

The position operates in a hybrid schedule with required on-campus presence during peak recruitment cycles. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, excels in communication and confidentiality, and can manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience.
• Executive presence and excellent overall business acumen with strong communication and confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a high-volume environment with multiple competing demands.
• Professional, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all aspects of staff and faculty recruitment and search activities for assigned areas, including advising on and approving search proposals, overseeing management of applicant statuses and communications in the applicant tracking system, and reviewing and approving hiring proposals.
• Advise hiring authorities regarding recruiting and employment procedures, including affirmative action and equal opportunity compliance for searches.
• Guide hiring authorities through the recruitment process, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and well-organized process.
• Ensure positions are closed and filled in a timely manner.
• Coach and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and acceptable hiring practices.
• Prepare for and attend recruiting events such as career fairs and networking events to build pipelines of diverse and exceptional talent for a variety of roles.
• Become an applicant tracking system subject matter expert, collaborating with campus constituents to resolve user questions and issues as they arise. Develop and present group or one-on-one trainings.

Skills

Executive presence

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Multitasking in high-volume work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Job Summary

This position will work as part of a team responsible for creating and implementing best practices in recruitment and search processes to support the University in attracting the best in talent. This role will maintain exceptional rapport and provide extraordinary customer service throughout the search and hiring process.

Title:

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Executive Area:

Human Resources

College/School/MBU:

Human Resources

Department:

Office of Human Resources

Work Location:

Amherst

Schedule:

Full Time

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Essential Functions

• Monitor all aspects of staff and faculty recruitment and search activities for assigned areas, including advising on and approving search proposals, overseeing management of applicant statuses and communications in the applicant tracking system, and reviewing and approving hiring proposals.
• Advise hiring authorities regarding recruiting and employment procedures, including affirmative action and equal opportunity compliance for searches, and University-related affirmative action efforts and policies.
• Guide hiring authorities through the recruitment process, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and well-organized process.
• Ensure positions are closed and filled in a timely manner.
• Coach and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and acceptable hiring practices.
• Prepare for and attend recruiting events such as career fairs and networking events to build pipelines of diverse and exceptional talent for a variety of roles.
• Become an applicant tracking system subject matter expert, collaborating with campus constituents to resolve user questions and issues as they arise. Develop and present group or one-on-one trainings.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of full cycle recruiting experience.
• Executive presence and excellent overall business acumen. Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a high-volume environment with multiple competing demands.
• Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals and departments to assist in a wide range of talent acquisition matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with OFCCP recruiting requirements.
• Experience in Higher Education or the public sector.
• Experience with faculty searches and search procedures.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.

Additional Details

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position is non-unit, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Non-Unit (Professional/or Classified) Employee Personnel Policy.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week on campus. During peak recruiting cycles and other high-volume periods, on-campus presence may increase to up to five (5) days per week based on business needs.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 26

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.