Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the University of Arkansas by partnering with campus departments to deliver full-cycle recruitment and proactive, strategic talent acquisition. The position manages job postings, sources and assesses candidates, consults with hiring managers, and completes recruitment-related Workday HCM transactions. The Specialist helps position the University as an Employer of Choice and provides an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers.

The role works with hiring managers and HR Partners to plan recruitment aligned with university objectives, builds candidate pipelines, promotes the University’s employer brand, and tracks recruitment metrics. It also ensures recruitment practices comply with employment laws and university policies. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential job duties.

This is a regular position in the Recruitment and Workforce Management Department. The University offers benefits including health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and their families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; and retirement programs with university contributions. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position requires a criminal background check and sex offender registry check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; applicable equivalencies may be considered.
• At least two years of talent acquisition or other recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices, strategies, and methodologies.
• Understanding of employment branding principles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Skill in developing recruitment plans based on unit needs, candidate availability, and market conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to partner strategically with HR Partners, hiring managers, and leadership as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to build and maintain strong hiring manager relationships.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Human Resources or recruiting experience in higher education.
• At least four years of talent acquisition or other recruiting experience.
• Experience with Workday HCM.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Screen and evaluate candidates against established qualifications, relevant experience, position requirements, and other job-related selection criteria.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Partners to develop recruitment plans aligned with university objectives.
• Promote the University of Arkansas as an attractive employer to enhance its reputation and attract top talent.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for future opportunities.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, including pool size, time to fill, and turnover.
• Provide a positive, professional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment laws and university policies.
• Manage job postings and execute recruitment-related Workday HCM transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level