Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior to support the recruitment process in Lexington, KY. This role builds relationships with hiring managers, schedules interviews, and manages postings and advertising requests to strengthen candidate pipelines.

The ideal candidate has a BA or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or HR coordination, with careful attention to compliance and data integrity across the applicant tracking system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or HR coordination or related field.

Responsibilities

• Edit, post, and manage job postings and coordinate department-requested advertising with vendors.
• Maintain accurate and secure applicant records within the applicant tracking system and support TA workflow.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition partners and hiring managers to align scheduling and documentation needs with hiring goals.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment-related programs and needs.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate logistics, and provide timely and consistent communication to candidates.
• Assist with sourcing activities for hard-to-fill and specialized positions as directed by talent acquisition partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior

Requisition Number RE55631

Department Name 3J515:Talent Acquisition

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 43

Salary Range $40,685-65,083/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Shift Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; additional hours may be required based on departmental needs.

Overview

Job Summary

• Provides support to talent acquisition partners through scheduling, communication, and processing of job postings, advertising requests, and candidate referrals
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations throughout the hiring process
• Builds relationships and strong collaboration with hiring managers to deliver timely and effective hiring outcomes which strengthen candidate pipelines and engagement
• Supports talent acquisition workflow and recruitment-related programs and initiatives

Responsibilities

• Edit, post, and manage job postings and coordinate department-requested advertising with vendors
• Maintain accurate and secure applicant records within the applicant tracking system and support TA workflow
• Collaborate with talent acquisition partners and hiring managers to align scheduling and documentation needs with hiring goals
• Provide administrative support for recruitment-related programs and needs
• Coordinate interviews, candidate logistics, and provide timely and consistent communication to candidates
• Assist with sourcing activities for hard-to-fill and specialized positions as directed by talent acquisition partners
• Prepare standard reports and data exports from the applicant tracking system to support recruitment metrics
• Contribute to continuous improvement to support department and university hiring processes
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies throughout the talent acquisition process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3 years of experience

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Deadline to Apply

09/04/2026

Our University Community

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status status or whether the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.