Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter - On-Site (Oklahoma City, OK)

OU Health•Fredericksburg, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages recruitment activities to strategically attract and secure top talent dedicated to the care of OU Health’s patients. The role partners with hiring managers, candidates, and the Talent Acquisition team. It involves building candidate pipelines, assessing recruitment needs, implementing targeted strategies, managing requisitions and job postings, selecting high-quality candidates, and formulating job offers. The position also represents OU Health’s brand and benefits, supports an efficient candidate experience, and works with hiring leaders and Human Resources teams throughout recruitment and onboarding. The role is on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience required.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification at hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Advanced ability to use Applicant Tracking Systems.
Self-motivated and able to work under pressure with limited supervision.
Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and manage a high volume of requisitions.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships.
Strong ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to candidates, leaders, and team members.
Advanced understanding of best-in-class recruitment practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a brand ambassador by demonstrating knowledge of OU Health service lines and total rewards benefit packages.
Champion Talent Acquisition practices that provide efficient candidate experiences reflecting OU Health’s brand, culture, and growth.
Model adherence to Service Level Agreements to support a smooth and efficient hiring process.
Stay informed about recruiting strategies and market trends, and recommend process improvements.
Partner with hiring leaders to develop strategies for critical or hard-to-fill positions and use data to make recommendations.
Recommend and coordinate advertising placement with internal and external agents.
With HR Leadership approval, use staffing agencies and external search firms and serve as liaison between hiring leaders and external staffing sources.
Collaborate with hiring leaders to clarify expectations, processes, and talent needs, and make recommendations to support applicant flow.
Identify qualified candidates by screening resumes and conducting phone, in-person, or virtual interviews.
Use sourcing techniques to find qualified passive and active candidates and improve candidate flow.
Plan, organize, and attend job fairs, conferences, on-campus events, and other Talent Acquisition events.
Respond promptly to applicants, schedule interviews, and provide timely updates throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Maintain accurate Applicant Tracking System information in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and state and federal employment laws.
Calculate and negotiate job offers for selected candidates and manage counteroffers, approvals, and communications.
Communicate candidate declinations positively and help strong candidates identify other suitable OU Health opportunities.
Collaborate with Human Resources teams to support a positive onboarding experience for hired candidates.
Participate collaboratively in team meetings and strategy sessions.
Participate in professional development and SLA/KPI reviews to improve results and share market insights.
Provide support, training, guidance, and assistance to team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.