Talent Consultant- HR Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s HR team is seeking a full-time, on-site HR Advisor in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on policy guidance, program development and compliant, consistent HR operations across campus.

You will advise leadership, support talent acquisition, audits, I-9s, and reporting, and partner with hiring managers and campus stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely hires that align with university policies.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of undergraduate college coursework in business administration.

Responsibilities

• Meet with hiring managers to advise on best practices for the hiring process.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

HR best practices

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergrad business coursework

6 years HR experience

Tools

ATS system

Job description

Department:

HR

Campus Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Range beginning $61,170/yr, slight adjustment possiblebased on qualifications

Work Schedule:

General business hours;work is performedon-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:

No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

Wichita State continues to innovate, evolve and shift! Working for us follows along those lines, to ensure employees areable to do what is needed of them in their role. The Talent team provides "one-stop" service and support for theuniversity's hiring needs. Whether this be for students, returningemployees, once a year hires, or all together new to us. Our teamand this position are responsible for aligning complianceguidelines and best practices in their designated areas acrosscampus to the department stakeholders. You will provide HR policyguidance and enforcement, escalating needed issues to responsibleparties. Verify the accuracy of information entered into the ATSsystem & other subsequently tied university platforms. Serve asa resource for inquiries regarding all types of university hires,partnering with stakeholders, facilitating collaboration. Foster anenvironment and relationships where seeking guidance is encouraged,promoting a proactive approach to problem-solving and compliancerather than a reactive, forgiveness-based mindset. This requires aproactive individual who can build strong relationships withstudents, faculty, hiring managers and other groups to ensure thesuccessful hiring of individuals hopeful to join ShockerNation!

Job Summary

Advises and assists leadership and staff with human resourcesprograms, policies and procedures related to human resourcesfunctional area.

Essential Functions

Provides proactive support in the development and communication ofhuman resources programs, policies and procedures; reviews,analyzes, recommends and develops new programs, policies andprocedures. Consults with and advises Human Resources BusinessPartners and leadership on human resources programs, policies andprocedures. Provides prompt resolution of requests and questionsspecific to functional area, which may have been escalated due tothe specialized nature. Serves as a subject matter expert infunctional area; educates staff to ensure consistent and equitableapplication of policies and procedures. Identifies issues that mayhinder the University's progress on strategic initiatives andrecommends appropriate interventions, as needed.

Job Duties

Meet with hiring managers to advise on best practices for thehiring process including interviewing aspects, ATS appropriate use,WSU policy guidelines, & etc. Build rapport with areas of the university you're supporting tobecome a sought-after expert pertaining to all things hiringrelated. Documentation and focus on details related to intake meetings withdepts, information in ATS system, policies, & processesutilized for different hire types. Perform regular audits, I9 appointments, trainings & reportingneeds. Take part in full recruitment lifecycle, acting as primary orbackup role depending on assignment &/or strengths skillset ofteam. Identifies training needs for business units and individualcoaching needs while contributing to the larger trainings providedto the university.

Required Education and Experience

• 60 hours of undergraduate college coursework in businessadministration.
• Six (6) years of experience in human resources or relatedfield. An additional 60 hours of undergraduate college courseworkcan be substituted for two (2) years of experience and 30 hours ofgraduate coursework can be substituted for an additional two (2)years of experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and documentationskills.
• Focus on details with accuracy being primary focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of ateam.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests withcompeting deadlines.
• Proficient with technology, including MS suite (Outlook, Word,Excel, PPT).
• Highly motivated, showing initiative for learning continuouslyand results oriented.
• Capable to build rapport with diverse groups andbackgrounds.
• Proficient with communicating process expectations and guidanceto stakeholders in terms common to them while creating buy-inillustrating why it's in best interest.
• Familiar with general HR best practices, specific too talentacquisition, hiring &/or recruiting.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR talent acquisition, recruiting or policy reviews.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement