Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist (Two Open Positions)
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the University of Arkansas’s mission by partnering with campus departments to deliver full-cycle recruitment and proactive, strategic talent acquisition. This position manages job postings, sources and assesses candidates, consults with hiring managers, and executes recruitment-related Workday HCM transactions. The Specialist helps position the University as an Employer of Choice and ensures an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers. Key responsibilities include:
Talent Sourcing: Identify and engage candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
Candidate Assessment: Screen and evaluate candidates for qualifications and organizational fit.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Partners to develop recruitment plans aligned with university objectives.
Employer Branding: Promote the University of Arkansas as an attractive employer to enhance reputation and attract top talent.
Talent Pipelining: Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for future opportunities.
Data Analysis: Track and report on recruitment metrics, including pool size, time to fill, and turnover.
Candidate Experience: Provide a positive, professional experience from initial contact through onboarding.
Compliance: Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment laws and university policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least two years of talent acquisition or other recruiting experience
Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Human Resource or Recruiting experience in Higher Education
At least four years of talent acquisition or other recruiting experience
Experience with Workday HCM
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices, strategies, and methodologies
Understanding of employment branding principles
Skill in developing recruitment plans based on unit needs, candidate availability, and market conditions
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple searches and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build and maintain strong hiring manager relationships
Ability to partner strategically with HR Partners, hiring managers, and leadership as a trusted advisor
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
