Talent Acquisition Consultant

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work as part of a team responsible for creating and implementing best practices in recruitment and search processes to support the University in attracting the best in talent. This role will maintain exceptional rapport and provide extraordinary customer service throughout the search and hiring process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of full cycle recruiting experience.
• Executive presence and excellent overall business acumen.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a high-volume environment with multiple competing demands.
• Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals and departments to assist in a wide range of talent acquisition matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with OFCCP recruiting requirements.
• Experience in Higher Education or the public sector.
• Experience with faculty searches and search procedures.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all aspects of staff and faculty recruitment and search activities for assigned areas, including advising on and approving search proposals, overseeing management of applicant statuses and communications in the applicant tracking system, and reviewing and approving hiring proposals.
• Advise hiring authorities regarding recruiting and employment procedures, including affirmative action and equal opportunity compliance for searches, and University-related affirmative action efforts and policies.
• Guide hiring authorities through the recruitment process, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and well-organized process.
• Ensure positions are closed and filled in a timely manner.
• Coach and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and acceptable hiring practices.
• Prepare for and attend recruiting events such as career fairs and networking events to build pipelines of diverse and exceptional talent for a variety of roles.
• Become an applicant tracking system subject matter expert, collaborating with campus constituents to resolve user questions and issues as they arise. Develop and present group or one-on-one trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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