Talent Acquisition Consultant

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

As a [Healthcare] Talent Acquisition Consultant, you have an ability for networking, connecting, and speaking with people in order to get to know candidates, understand them and build relationships. The Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, screening and will refer job candidates for job openings within the health system. Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications and skills. Assists in the development of recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific openings. As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university with 2-5 years of recruiting experience or an ADN degree with 1-2 years of recruitment experience.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Fluent Spanish - Read, write and speak English.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with executives, management, and employee of the hospital as well as members of other organizations required.

Nice To Haves

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) OR Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Demonstrates an active commitment to the mission and values of the hospital.
• Recruits, interviews, screens, and refers job candidates for job openings.
• Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.
• Assists in the development of recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific openings.
• Develops and maintains network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Initiates contact with possible qualified candidates for specific job openings.
• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements, and to provide information about the organization and position.
• Screens and refers candidates for additional interviews with others in the organization.
• Writes ads and creates ad campaigns.
• Reviews and approves on-line screening questions related to job descriptions.
• Plans/coordinates participation in, sets up display, and works at job fairs.
• Develops and maintains contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
• Oversee Recruitment Tech areas, involvement in hiring, coaching, counseling and disciplinary action.
• Works with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit applicants.
• Utilizes on-line internet recruiting sources to identify and recruit applicants.
• Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.
• Requests background checks, employment references, and education verification on candidates.
• Coordinates the pre-employment process with candidates.
• Serves as a resource for the other recruiters and is responsible for training new staff.
• Assists Manager/Director with the review and improvement of employment processes related to the identification of applicant sources, recruitment of candidates, job offers and orientation.
• Under general direction of Manager/Director, recommends changes to policies, processes and procedures.
• Brings ideas/concerns to Manager/Director; participates in department decision-making.
• Helps manage and track overall project issues.
• Proactively monitors projects and works collaboratively with team members, customers, and vendors to remove progress barriers.
• Coordinates and oversees special projects as requested by Manager/Director.
• Other duties as assigned/requested.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer (without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees