Recruiter

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Olaf College is seeking a Recruiter to lead the recruitment and hiring process for staff positions. This role involves managing full-cycle recruitment for both exempt and non-exempt staff, partnering with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and college policies. The Recruiter will also serve as a recruitment consultant to campus leaders, advise on best practices, and administer recruitment systems and employment records. Additionally, the position supports onboarding, continuous improvement initiatives within Human Resources, and fosters a diverse and inclusive community. The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and does not supervise any staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years’ experience in human resources, employment, recruiting, or relevant experience
Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.
Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
5+ years’ of recruiting experience or as a human resources generalist
Experience using Oracle Cloud
Experience with systems implementation
Experience in higher-education

Responsibilities

Lead the recruitment and hiring process for staff positions.
Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt staff positions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and College policies.
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, establish search timelines, and fill vacancies efficiently.
Review and revise job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect position responsibilities and qualifications.
Post and advertise vacancies through Oracle and other recruitment sources.
Source, screen, and coordinate candidates throughout the hiring process.
Prepare and distribute offer letters and employment documentation.
Serve as a recruitment consultant to campus leaders.
Advise hiring managers and search committees on recruitment best practices, inclusive hiring strategies, interviewing techniques, and employment processes.
Build collaborative relationships across campus to support effective workforce planning and hiring decisions.
Recommend improvements to recruitment practices to enhance the candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
Administer recruitment systems and employment records.
Maintain recruitment data and applicant records within Oracle and other HR systems.
Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with College policies and legal requirements.
Support system enhancements, testing, and process improvements related to recruitment and onboarding.
Maintain external relationships with recruitment vendors.
Review and approve recruitment-related invoices and expenses.
Support onboarding and continuous improvement.
Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and new hire documentation.
Develop and update recruitment templates, forms, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in departmental projects that improve Human Resources services and operational effectiveness.
Support, respect, and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, and perspectives to build a strong and inclusive community.
Complete required training and participate in the College’s performance management process.
Perform other duties as assigned.