Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

Western Colorado University • Gunnison, CO

1d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our new Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist serves as a strategic bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western’s current employees. Western Colorado University seeks strategic-thinking, people-focused, and highly detail-oriented applicants for the full-time position of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist. This in-person position (located on the Gunnison, Colorado campus) reports to the Director of Human Resources and works closely with our HR Team. This position serves as a bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western’s current employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or Bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years of work experience in Human Resources
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in Human Resources or a closely related administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and execute highly detailed work accurately
• Proficiency with databases and office software, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously and receiving large volumes of information
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, governmental, or public sector Human Resources
• Experience administering the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Knowledge of FLSA, Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, and other applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Familiarity with the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including Recruiting and HCM modules

Responsibilities

• Oversees full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes for all non-student positions.
• Partners with University stakeholders to creatively and proactively source job candidates through candidate outreach, prospect management, and pipeline development.
• Manages job postings and advertisements, coordinates search processes, ensures legal/regulatory compliance in hiring practices, and generates offer letters in collaboration with hiring managers and search committees.
• Coordinates all administrative aspects of onboarding as a welcoming resource for new employees, including communicating requirements, tracking completion of onboarding documentation and mandatory training, and facilitating system access.
• Serves as a point of contact for new employee inquiries.
• Develops and implements orientation programming that covers University mission, policies, and values to strengthen the new hire experience.
• Participates in institutional initiatives centered around employee support and belonging and inclusive campus culture.

Benefits

• Shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Other insurance options
• Free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years (after one year of employment)

What This Job Offers

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