Talent Acquisition Specialist

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Human Resources (HR) Talent Acquisition team, you will lead Benefits Eligible (BE) recruitment efforts for University Housing and Dining (UHD). You will serve as a primary liaison for applicants, the university community, and hiring managers. Utilize innovative strategies to develop and implement effective recruitment initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
Two or more years of experience in Human Resources Administration or related field.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in dining, food and beverage, hospitality, and/or catering environments.
Passionate about the candidate experience while attracting and recruiting top talent.
Three or more years of experience in human resources administration.
Experience utilizing various job boards to source and recruit candidates.
Experience recruiting a high volume of applicants.
Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills.
Initiative in taking ownership of time-sensitive HR projects through successful completion.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Managing and screening applications for various UHD positions in HRIS system.
Attending intake calls, creating a matrix, recommending candidates for phone screen and interviews, scheduling interviews, reviewing and approving interview scores/feedback, and dispositioning candidates.
Coordinating pre-offer steps, including conducting reference checks and verification of employment to ensure UT compliance.
Reviewing and drafting offer letters.
Overseeing and coordinating pre-onboarding process for benefit eligible hires.
Advising managers and supervisors on HR processes and requirements for employment related matters.
Coordinating/Liaison with other campus departments.
Creating assignments and new hires via HRIS system.
Monitoring requisitions and assisting in increasing applicant flow by sourcing candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline.
Assisting with marketing and advertisement of open positions.
Identifying and sourcing top talent utilizing various job boards.
Assisting applicants and new hires with completing and submitting required paperwork.
Proactively leading recruitment efforts to grow positive brand awareness in the communities we serve.
Attending career fairs and hiring events.
Developing and providing regular recruiting activity reports.
Handling sensitive and secure documents appropriately.
Ensuring proper documentation is maintained in accordance with UT record retention policies.
Handling confidential, routine, and non-routine information.
Managing collection of recurring employment documents and files.
Partnering with Senior HR Coordinator on recruitment updates, communication, hiring manager updates, and candidate flow data.
Retrieving information from files when needed.
Providing top quality service at all times to internal and external customers.
Partnering with the Senior HR Coordinator and hiring managers to deliver a high-quality candidate experience.
Ensuring consistent and positive representation of UHD on external communication.
Using initiative to resolve concerns independently and in a tactful manner.
Providing support to HR teammates and HR leadership.
Acting as TA Point Person when needed to monitor walk-ins with HR Support Services team.
Creating and implementing efficiencies that have a positive impact on customer service.
Providing administrative support functions for the HR office.
Maintaining monthly task lists, trackers, metrics, and deadlines.
Utilizing internal software and processes to complete tasks and communicate with coworkers.
Completing special projects, including disseminating information.
Working independently and as a team on nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
Other duties as assigned.