Talent Acquisition Spec II

University of FloridaGainesville, FL

About The Position

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Advising: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring departments, providing guidance on best practices for attracting, engaging, and selecting top talent. Review and advise departments on potential hires and clears finalists for offer. Requisition Management: Review and approve job requisitions to ensure all postings are constructed in a way that will attract qualified candidates and will promote positive branding for the University of Florida and the hiring departments. Applicant Pool Development : Proactively cultivate applicant pools that offer a diverse set of talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences through strategic sourcing techniques, leveraging various recruitment channels, and supporting departments with building a strong talent pipeline. Strategic Support: Provide insights and recommendations to optimize recruitment efforts, such as, the development and promotion of the university's employer brand, highlighting its values, culture, and opportunities and engaging in campaign strategies using the University's Applicant Tracking System. Compliance and Policy Interpretation: Interprets UF and UFHR rules and policies as they pertain to the posting and advertising of vacancies and hiring of employees. Advises departments and college administrators of university hiring policies, fair recruitment procedures and general employment law (Title VII, ADA, Fair Labor Standard Act, etc) as it pertains to talent acquisition. Supports the research screening process, in partnership with the RISC office. Communication: Ensure effective communication and timely follow-up with candidates and campus partners. Campus Partnerships: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and campus partners within academic and administrative units across the university to understand their unique talent needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Familiarity of employment laws, specifically Title VII, ADA, FLSA.
  • Working competency in computer skills, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of professional human resource practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work and cooperate with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring departments, providing guidance on best practices for attracting, engaging, and selecting top talent.
  • Review and advise departments on potential hires and clears finalists for offer.
  • Review and approve job requisitions to ensure all postings are constructed in a way that will attract qualified candidates and will promote positive branding for the University of Florida and the hiring departments.
  • Proactively cultivate applicant pools that offer a diverse set of talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences through strategic sourcing techniques, leveraging various recruitment channels, and supporting departments with building a strong talent pipeline.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to optimize recruitment efforts, such as, the development and promotion of the university's employer brand, highlighting its values, culture, and opportunities and engaging in campaign strategies using the University's Applicant Tracking System.
  • Interprets UF and UFHR rules and policies as they pertain to the posting and advertising of vacancies and hiring of employees.
  • Advises departments and college administrators of university hiring policies, fair recruitment procedures and general employment law (Title VII, ADA, Fair Labor Standard Act, etc) as it pertains to talent acquisition.
  • Supports the research screening process, in partnership with the RISC office.
  • Ensure effective communication and timely follow-up with candidates and campus partners.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and campus partners within academic and administrative units across the university to understand their unique talent needs.

Benefits

  • Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
  • Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages
  • Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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