Talent Acquisition Consultant

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Talent Acquisition team at the University of Colorado Anschutz and play a key role in shaping how we attract and hire top talent. The Talent Acquisition Consultant partners closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to deliver high‑quality and compliant recruitment services across a diverse portfolio of roles. In this highly consultative role, you’ll manage full‑cycle recruitment, advise hiring managers on best practices, and help position the university as an employer of choice. You’ll collaborate with HR Business Partners, search committees, and campus stakeholders while gaining exposure to complex searches, workforce planning, and classification support. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys balancing relationship building, process improvement, and hands‑on recruiting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
One year of talent acquisition experience supporting full-cycle recruitment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
On-campus presence is required for a minimum of two (2) days on campus in the HR office suite.
Sit or stand for extended periods while working in office settings.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience deploying search strategies to attract qualified applicant pools
Demonstrated experience consulting with hiring managers or HR business partners and providing recruitment strategies to attract qualified applicants
Experience working in an applicant tracking system and managing multiple recruitments
Experience with the Department of War’s SkillBridge Program and working with individuals with military experience
Experience creating social media campaigns to attract qualified applicants
Certification in selection or job evaluation from the State of Colorado (SPCP) or other professional HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, IPMA, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned departments—from intake meetings and sourcing strategy through offer and onboarding support.
Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop effective recruiting strategies that align with business needs and promote fair, equitable, and defensible hiring practices.
Proactively source and attract diverse talent using ATS tools, LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, social media campaigns, and talent pipelines.
Represent the university as an employer of choice by delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
Ensure compliance with state and university policies, including State Personnel Rules, OFCCP requirements, and Equal Pay for Equal Work regulations.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, advise on interview structure and questions, and support search logistics based on service level agreements.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS), including dispositioning and search close‑out.
Attend and support job fairs and outreach events, actively promoting campus opportunities.
Deliver training and guidance to search committees and stakeholders on recruitment processes, systems, and best practices.
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on process improvements and special projects.