Talent Acquisition Operations Lead

csusystem; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist to coordinate and administer recruitment processes across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with policies and timely progress across searches. You will liaise with hiring managers, search committees, recruiters, and campus partners to support efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement of recruitment operations, training delivery, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4+ years of professional work experience).
• Two (2) years of professional experience in human resources, talent acquisition, recruitment operations, or administrative process coordination.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent processes or projects in a complex or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply policies, procedures, and established guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer recruitment and search processes across multiple departments and concurrent searches, including position development support, requisitions, postings, candidate review activities, and hiring documentation.
• Ensure recruitment activities are compliant with university policies, procedures, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Monitor recruitment timelines and facilitate timely progression of searches by identifying and elevating process issues or delays.
• Advise hiring managers, search committees, and other stakeholders on recruitment procedures, hiring requirements, and established best practices.
• Serve as a point of contact throughout the recruitment process and provide clear and consistent stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate and facilitate recruitment-related trainings and resources for campus stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, system updates, and special projects that enhance recruitment operations and the candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and promote consistent recruitment practices across the university.
• Perform other duties and projects in support of Talent Acquisition and Human Resources operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Colorado State University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist to coordinate and administer recruitment processes across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with policies and timely progress across searches. You will liaise with hiring managers, search committees, recruiters, and campus partners to support efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement of recruitment operations, training delivery, and effective communication with