Talent Acquisition Consultant

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Consultant is a hands-on strategic partner to the App State community who will intentionally drive recruiting and retention initiatives to recruit a highly talented workforce in support of advancing the mission, vision, and goals of the university. This position is the primary point of contact for all recruitment and selection needs in assigned Divisions and researches, facilitates, and develops innovative solutions to uphold and improve the recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. This role will consult with search committee chairs/members and hiring authorities, and senior management in assigned areas, with guidance in best practices for the recruitment & selection process guided by policies & procedures. Nature of duties and responsibilities must meet established objectives and deadlines with postings, screening and evaluating application materials, consulting with prospective applicants, and ensuring compliance. Researches and develops sourcing avenues to expand talent acquisition. Provides consultation on salary equity and EEO Compliance. Consults and strategizes with hiring departments on difficult-to-fill vacancies. Collaborates with the Human Resources Employment Team to determine recommendations for changes to procedures; assigns work to improve efficiency and effectiveness; administers effective strategies to enhance our partnerships on campus in the search process to ensure proper procedures, equitable searches, and timely processes. This position engages in traditional and non-traditional outreach and networking to access needed talent. Building trust within pertinent communities will be an important piece to the success of this role. Initiates background check orders and facilitates the onboarding process for each new hire in the assigned areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Progressive experience in talent acquisition in a university setting or a large complex employer.
Ability to develop professional relationships to increase credibility for building support and reaching consensus when explaining and interpreting policies and procedures within the Employment Program.
Ability to collaborate with constituents to resolve difficult issues in the recruitment and selection process.
Ability to advise and consult with a complex workforce professionally and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Knowledgeable of different recruiting tools/applications and familiar with recruitment trends.
Knowledgeable in Employment Policies and Procedures.
High level of integrity, independence, and participation in policy, service, and/or program development.

Nice To Haves

Experience building networks and engaging with communities to build mutual respect.
Organizational and analytical skills.
Experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.

Responsibilities

Consult with management, hiring authorities, and search committees on best practices for recruitment & selection.
Ensure fair and equitable searches and compliance with EEO Laws.
Maintain and enhance professional relationships with the workforce.
Research, facilitate, and develop innovative solutions to improve recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all recruitment and selection needs in assigned Divisions.
Manage non-student temporary employment and faculty postings.
Develop sourcing avenues to expand talent acquisition.
Provide consultation on salary equity and EEO Compliance.
Consult and strategize with hiring departments on difficult-to-fill vacancies.
Collaborate with the Human Resources Employment Team to improve procedures and efficiency.
Engage in outreach and networking to access needed talent.
Initiate background check orders and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.