University Talent Advisor II

GM Financial•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University Talent Advisor II contributes to GM Financial’s talent acquisition strategy by building strategic partnerships with academic institutions, military, community, and diversity organizations, as well as internal business partners and hiring managers. The role identifies relevant outreach plans to develop viable talent pipelines and participates in developing and executing campus recruiting and intern programs. It also supports recruiting metrics and reporting, process improvements, recruiting and HR effectiveness initiatives, and relationships with HR leaders, business leaders, and hiring managers. The position promotes the GM Financial brand and develops diverse candidate pipelines for full-time campus, intern, and community hiring programs. It attends and organizes recruiting events, advises hiring managers and business leaders on talent pipeline development, conducts interviews, and manages the full recruitment lifecycle from presentation and interviews through offers, negotiation, closing, and administration. The role may also participate in or lead small-scale talent acquisition projects and use recruitment technologies and tools. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment with three days per week in the office. GM Financial states that candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered, and the position is not open to agency submissions.

Requirements

Working knowledge of statutory recruiting regulations, including anti-discrimination laws, pre-employment screenings, interview techniques and limitations, and position-related special accommodations.
Understanding of hiring managers’ expectations for the recruitment process, including job requirements, desired posting locations, salary structure, interview participants, and expected fill date.
Understanding of GM Financial’s pre-employment process, policies, procedures, and benefits package.
Excellent consultative, communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and interns considered high-value targets by the business.
Ability to close offer candidates and drive intern conversions at a high rate.
Team-oriented and collaborative approach, with the ability to work with people at all levels.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and meet time-sensitive deadlines, with guidance needed only in the most complex situations.
Proven success participating in small-, medium-, and large-scale talent acquisition projects.
Excellent organization and time management skills, ability to multitask, and meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting for multiple business units.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills to build and maintain relationships with managers at various levels.
Extensive knowledge of applicant tracking systems, including posting open requisitions, tracking candidate activity, and maintaining compliance with required data fields.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to use Google platform tools, social sourcing tools, Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
High school diploma required.
Three to five years of recruiting experience; corporate or university recruiting background preferred.

Nice To Haves

University or college recruitment and program experience.
Strong experience executing sourcing strategies.
Experience counseling hiring managers on recruiting strategies and practices that support organizational goals and direction.
Strong professional presence and solid business acumen.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and executing recruitment strategies and solutions that promote the GM Financial brand and build a diverse candidate pipeline for campus, intern, and community hiring programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with academic faculty, career office employees, students, military organizations, and community organizations.
Attend career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and other recruiting events at core schools and selected community groups to increase brand awareness and applications from top talent.
Plan, organize, and execute recruiting events at target schools, including presentations, career fairs, and interviews.
Deploy additional resources to support recruiting events and activities, including alumni, GMF Brand Ambassadors, and other business members.
Advise hiring managers, Brand Ambassadors, and GMF leadership on talent pipeline development.
Conduct and participate in phone and face-to-face interviews.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate presentations, interviews, offers, negotiations, closing, and administrative components.
Participate in and potentially lead or manage small-scale talent acquisition projects to improve Recruiting department functions.
Use available branding and recruitment tools, including Handshake, iCIMS, HireVue, and NACE.
Track and report key recruiting metrics, support process improvements, and participate in recruiting and HR effectiveness initiatives.
Build relationships with functional HR leaders, business leaders, and hiring managers.