Talent Operations Specialist

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

13d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

WCNR is hiring a Talent Operations Specialist to join the Human Resources team supporting the Warner College of Natural Resources. The team reports to the WCNR HR Business Partner. The Talent Operations Specialist coordinates and administers search and hiring processes across assigned units, supporting activities from position development through hire. This role ensures compliance with university policies, promotes consistent practices, and supports the efficient coordination of multiple concurrent searches, including high-volume hiring environments. Working with hiring managers, search committees, and HR, the Specialist provides guidance on search procedures, facilitates requisitions and postings, and maintains accurate search documentation. The role serves as a key liaison among stakeholders, supports clear communication, and monitors search progress to help ensure timely and well-coordinated hiring activities. This position exercises independent judgment in administering established processes and advising stakeholders, while escalating complex or non-standard issues to HR leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of professional experience in human resources, talent operations, or administrative process coordination.
Experience supporting multiple concurrent processes, projects, or workflows in a complex or high-volume environment.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures consistently.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within established guidelines.
College cannot sponsor a visa and requires U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting search, hiring, or onboarding processes within a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex environment.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday or similar systems).
Experience coordinating or supporting high-volume or concurrent processes with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance or training on established processes or procedures.
Experience working with search committees, hiring panels, or group-based decision-making processes.
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements within established frameworks.
Customer service mindset with experience supporting a diverse set of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assist managers with drafting and updating position descriptions including ensuring classification and posting requirements are met.
Coordinate required reviews and approvals.
Manage posting processes in accordance with established procedures.
Track and report on search progress across multiple active searches.
Advise hiring managers and search committees on established best practices, procedures and requirements.
Coordinate required trainings for search committee members.
Serve as liaison among HR, hiring managers, search committees, and candidates.
Monitor timelines and follow up to support timely progression of searches including identifying and elevating delays or process issues impacting search progress.
Other duties as assigned.