Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources

Cal Poly•San Luis, CA

16h•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.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Independently performs a full range of professional human resources functions in support of campus-wide recruitment for various positions.
Serves as a primary recruitment partner to hiring managers and campus departments, providing consultation on recruitment strategies to support effective and timely hiring outcomes.
Manages full-cycle recruitment processes, including planning, sourcing, applicant evaluation, and offer development.
Ensures compliance with CSU systemwide policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Interprets policies, assesses candidate qualifications, and advises on equitable hiring practices.
Works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to develop and implement recruitment strategies and process improvements.
Contributes to enhancing the University’s ability to attract and retain a diverse and qualified workforce.
Operates within established guidelines and is accountable for the quality, consistency, and compliance of assigned recruitment activities.