Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist (Two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the University of Arkansas’s mission by partnering with campus departments to deliver full-cycle recruitment and proactive, strategic talent acquisition. This position manages job postings, sources and assesses candidates, consults with hiring managers, and executes recruitment-related Workday HCM transactions. The Specialist helps position the University as an Employer of Choice and ensures an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of talent acquisition or other recruiting experience
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.
• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices, strategies, and methodologies
• Understanding of employment branding principles
• Skill in developing recruitment plans based on unit needs, candidate availability, and market conditions
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple searches and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and maintain strong hiring manager relationships
• Ability to partner strategically with HR Partners, hiring managers, and leadership as a trusted advisor

Nice To Haves

• Human Resource or Recruiting experience in Higher Education
• At least four years of talent acquisition or other recruiting experience
• Experience with Workday HCM

Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing: Identify and engage candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Candidate Assessment: Screen and evaluate candidates for qualifications and organizational fit.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Partners to develop recruitment plans aligned with university objectives.
• Employer Branding: Promote the University of Arkansas as an attractive employer to enhance reputation and attract top talent.
• Talent Pipelining: Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for future opportunities.
• Data Analysis: Track and report on recruitment metrics, including pool size, time to fill, and turnover.
• Candidate Experience: Provide a positive, professional experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Compliance: Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment laws and university policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees