Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•$72,708 - $85,188•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist independently performs a full range of professional human resources functions in support of campus-wide recruitment for various positions. The position serves as a primary recruitment partner to hiring managers and campus departments, providing consultation on recruitment strategies to support effective and timely hiring outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including planning, sourcing, applicant evaluation, and offer development, while ensuring compliance with CSU systemwide policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state employment laws. The role will include interpreting policies, assessing candidate qualifications, and advising on equitable hiring practices. Working collaboratively with campus stakeholders, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist contributes to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and process improvements that enhance the University’s ability to attract and retain a diverse and qualified workforce. This position operates within established guidelines and is accountable for the quality, consistency, and compliance of assigned recruitment activities. This position will start in-person and will then have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after successful onboarding.

Requirements

Working knowledge of CSU recruitment policies, classification standards, and collective bargaining agreements, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements across a wide range of staff recruitment scenarios.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., EEO, ADA, FLSA) and ability to apply them to recruitment practices to ensure compliant and equitable hiring outcomes.
Ability to independently plan, execute, and manage multiple concurrent recruitment processes, exercising judgment in sourcing strategies, applicant evaluation, and offer development.
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and campus partners by recommending recruitment strategies, outreach approaches, and position structuring based on labor market conditions and organizational needs.
Ability to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements, including advising search committees on screening criteria and selection processes.

Responsibilities

Managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including planning, sourcing, applicant evaluation, and offer development.
Ensuring compliance with CSU systemwide policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Interpreting policies, assessing candidate qualifications, and advising on equitable hiring practices.
Developing and implementing recruitment strategies and process improvements.
Serving as a primary recruitment partner to hiring managers and campus departments.
Providing consultation on recruitment strategies to support effective and timely hiring outcomes.
Assessing candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements.
Advising search committees on screening criteria and selection processes.