HR Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$58,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Talent Acquisition Coordinator is an impactful role within the UW System Human Resources Executive Recruitment team. The position assists with finding and attracting exceptional talent, with a special focus on senior and executive-level searches. The coordinator works closely with the executive recruiting team, search committees, and HR colleagues to build high-quality candidate pools and support effective hiring practices. UW System Human Resources partners with UW System Administration and its 13 universities, providing strategy and leadership support across the employee life cycle, including talent acquisition, executive recruitment, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management, compensation, and total benefits. The office is located at 780 Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available, and travel within Wisconsin may be required. Residency in or relocation to Wisconsin is required. The full-time, salaried, exempt academic staff position has a stated starting annual salary range of $58,000–$65,000, commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and developing diverse candidate pools.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including creating presentations and reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting executive recruitment or executive search processes.
Knowledge of effective interview techniques, resume evaluation, and candidate mapping.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.
Experience working in a higher education system.

Responsibilities

Assist with sourcing and recruitment for senior and executive-level searches, developing active and passive candidate pipelines through job boards, resume databases, professional networks, and direct outreach.
Assist the Executive Recruitment team and hiring authorities in crafting search strategies.
Screen resumes, contact potential candidates, recommend top candidates, and maintain detailed screening metrics.
Participate in search committee meetings to support the search process.
Coordinate candidate logistics, including interview scheduling, campus visits, and travel arrangements.
Keep the applicant tracking system up to date and maintain warm, professional communication with candidates throughout the process.
Research talent trends and build relationships with passive candidates for future hiring needs.
Maintain HR recruitment files, logs, and reports in compliance with FERPA and applicable privacy regulations.