University Talent Acquisition Specialist

Comcast; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition credits

Paid leave

Job summary

Bastyr University seeks a University Recruiter to attract and select top talent for our academic community. You will develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify prospective staff and faculty, advancing the university's mission.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruiting with DEI initiatives, creating postings and interview materials, collaborating with hiring managers, and tracking metrics to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recruiting tools and techniques, including social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full life cycle recruitment process, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices to support the University’s initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs; create job postings, provide guidance on best practices, and proactively identify talent needs.
• Process work study students in coordination with the financial aid department.
• Assist with the development of job descriptions, job advertisements, interview questions/scorecards, and other hiring materials.
• Plan and implement recruitment marketing campaigns and employer branding to attract high-quality candidates.
• Review and screen resumes and applications, conduct phone screens and interviews, and assess candidate qualifications and fit for the role and University.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers/teams, and facilitate the selection process, including reference checks and background checks.
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, including timely communication, feedback, and updates.
• Process adjunct faculty contracts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and data.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics such as application volumes, conversion rates, and demographic trends to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and inform future initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations summarizing recruitment activities, outcomes, and recommendations for university leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to recruitment and onboarding, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

DEI recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sourcing strategies

Time management

Hiring laws knowledge

ATS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

SHRM Talent Acquisition Credential – a plus

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

LinkedIn / social media

Job boards

MS Office Suite

Job description

Bastyr University seeks a University Recruiter to attract and select top talent for our academic community. You will develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify prospective staff and faculty, advancing the university's mission.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruiting with DEI initiatives, creating postings and interview materials, collaborating with hiring managers, and tracking metrics to inform leadership decisions.