Recruiting Specialist - Temporary

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Iowa State University’s Talent Acquisition team as a Temporary Recruiting Specialist, combining recruiting operations, hiring manager and candidate support, and behind-the-scenes coordination. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy structured processes, and like helping hiring efforts move forward, this role offers a chance to put your recruiting expertise to work supporting higher education staffing needs. This is a full-time (30-40 hours/week) hybrid role, with Tuesdays in the office and additional days as needed, while the remainder of your week offers flexibility to work from home and stay connected to the TA team. Our standard operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Talent Acquisition team, part of University Human Resources, plays a vital role in advancing Iowa State’s mission by attracting, engaging, and supporting the staff who make the university thrive. We collaborate with partners across campus to ensure consistent hiring processes, strengthen the candidate experience, and support departments in finding the right talent at the right time. This is a temporary with term (fixed term) position with a term end date of May, 31, 2026 – with the opportunity to extend as work and hours allow. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a customer-facing or client support role, ideally within a recruitment or HR setting
• Experience supporting recruitment efforts
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, specifically Workday

Responsibilities

• Manage postdoc and temporary hiring requests from position request through completion
• Communicate with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process
• Coordinate key steps of the recruitment & selection process as assigned
• Support sourcing activities and research needs for the TA team
• Partner with TA staff on workflow updates, tracking, and project assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees