Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

West Coast University, Inc. • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for recruitment of candidates for American Career College, West Coast University, and Administration to include more senior roles as well as niche positions requiring a more specialized sourcing strategy. Working collaboratively in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic setting, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner provides a comprehensive full life-cycle recruitment process that includes developing recruitment strategies, evaluating candidates through independent interviews to determine whether candidates would be a good fit, selecting qualified candidates to recommend to the hiring manager, consulting and guiding hiring managers through interviewing, selection, and placement functions as it relates to position control. Delivers high quality candidates. Assists with day-to-day guidance and direction on recruitment policies and procedures, championing an environment that promotes American Career College, West Coast University, and Administration as a premiere place to work. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner may also participate with various projects that will move the talent function forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related field required.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience in full life-cycle corporate recruiting and/or talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience in applying leading recruiting practices and competency/behavioral-based assessment techniques.
• Proven track record of success in attracting a diverse array of qualified talent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Access, Excel, and Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Experience prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships.
• Experienced in all full lifecycle recruiting components including sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, legal, relationship management, and due diligence.
• Knowledge and extensive past use of a server-based applicant tracking system.
• Experience with building and utilizing a variety of sourcing plans and tools.
• Excellent project management, writing, and verbal communication skills are required.
• Evidence of strong principles and practices of recruitment including knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Must be internet savvy and experienced in mining online databases.
• Proficient command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and correct usage of the English language.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for internal and external communications needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work across complex organizations.
• Ability to innovate, think creatively, and foster dialogue across diverse groups.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with solid attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional client service and full lifecycle recruiting for American Career College, West Coast University and Administration.
• Establishes, cultivates, and maintains partnership with hiring managers to understand the department and its staffing strategies.
• Develops recruitment strategies that reflect current and future goals of the department.
• Consults with the hiring manager to determine the types of skills needed for the position.
• Executes recruitment strategies and aggressively recruits well-qualified candidates.
• Utilizes independent judgment and discretion in evaluating candidates.
• Interviews candidates via phone, zoom, or in person using developed questions.
• Prepares candidates for interviewing with specific hiring managers.
• Organizes, leads and documents post-interview debrief/feedback.
• Assesses results from background checks, references, certification and licensure.
• Develops and implements a recruitment strategy, job posting optimization, and recruitment marketing.
• Confers with the hiring manager regarding offers of employment.
• Maintains position control system with hiring manager.
• Leverages the Applicant Tracking System in conjunction with the life-cycle recruitment process.
• Recommends ideas and strategies related to recruitment.
• Develops and maintains a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Ensures timely and cost-effective fulfillment of all open requisitions.
• Maintains accurate and well-ordered documentation on candidates and recruiting activities.
• Initiates and maintains excellent working relations within the Human Resources organization.
• Visits departments at each campus to develop a thorough understanding of the department culture.
• Participates in the development of ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Works closely with Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner to select media and approaches to employment advertising.
• Prepares and maintains departmental reports as assigned.
• Maintains professional affiliations and participates in professional activities.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or company information.
• Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree