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Position Summary: The Staffing Specialist is a member of the HR Services team, reporting to the Director of Staffing. This position will partner with hiring managers, administrators and other staffing specialists to drive a consistent hiring process ensure quality hiring decisions and meet the university's mission regarding diversity and inclusion. The staffing specialist also participates in client-driven cross-functional teams, led by the Senior HR Managers within Employee Relations.

- Manage a high volume recruitment portfolio consisting of a broad range of exempt and non-exempt positions. Maintain a consistently high placement rate through solid understanding of client needs
- Work closely with Senior HR Manager and cross-functional team to anticipate personnel actions and organizational changes that impact staffing
- Develop and implement sourcing, recruitment and retention strategies based on in-depth understanding of available resources
- Utilize social media outlets and networking to expand the scope of searches and reach a broad audience
- Recruit, pre-screen, interview, evaluate and hire qualified applicants
- Advise hiring managers of alternative and/or more effective sources in order to acquire a successful and diverse applicant pool
- Contribute to the development and consistent implementation of best practices in customer service with a focus on clarity, timeliness and quality.
- Work together with the compensation analyst and the hiring manager to develop and negotiate job offers consistent with HR guidelines
- Conduct pre- and post-employment background and reference checks and physicals
- Represent the University at job fairs, community events, etc. to promote employment opportunities
- Provide assistance to candidates regarding travel and relocation of candidates and new employees coming to campus.

Essential Qualifications: This position requires 4-6 years of recruitment and sourcing experience, preferably in higher education. Demonstrated experience with automated applicant database and tracking system.
- Excellent influencing and problem-solving skills, with an appreciation for customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; diplomatic and negotiation skills
- Client focused consultative approach to service delivery
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruiting process
- Strong team player and contributor; proactive, resourceful
- Excellent organizational skills; results and detail-oriented
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and different parts of the world
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment
- Understanding of compensation practices in a large organization
- Superb judgment; superior analytic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use discretion in handling confidential matters
- Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office Suite)

The final candidate will be required to complete a background check. Please complete the entire application before submitting for position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled or See Position Summary.