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SalaryPosition Information
Posting Number
SF01551
Job Title
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Position Number
109458
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Range
Anticipated hiring range up to $70,000
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department
Human Resource Administration
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
BASICFUNCTION:
Provide strategic guidance and leadership on University-wide personnel recruitment efforts; Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and plans and play a critical role in ensuring academic and administrative units select candidates that best meet their needs in support of the University’s mission, goals, and core values. Lead recruitment efforts for classified State civil service positions from posting to appointment.
Provide strategic guidance and leadership on University-wide personnel recruitment efforts; Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and plans and play a critical role in ensuring academic and administrative units select candidates that best meet their needs in support of the University’s mission, goals, and core values. Lead recruitment efforts for classified State civil service positions from posting to appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute strategic recruitment initiatives designed to attract and retain the most qualified employees in concert with URI’s mission, goals, and core values.
Develop and execute strategic recruitment initiatives designed to attract and retain the most qualified employees in concert with URI’s mission, goals, and core values.
Create network of external contacts, professional organizations, association memberships, trade groups and employees to advance recruitment objectives; Represent the University in a wide array of recruiting venues.
Design and develop marketing information to assist in recruitment initiatives.
Perform advanced social media. Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources and employee referrals.
Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and enterprise business needs. Assist hiring managers in developing viable applicant pools and advancing a recruitment strategy.
Provide data and information as needed to assist in the creation of job descriptions and salary determinations. Write offer letters in conjunction with the Director of Personnel Services.
Research and recommend new sources for active and general candidate recruiting.
Lead recruitment efforts for State civil service classified positions; post, recruit, screen and interview applicants, and work with hiring department to select the best candidate and make job offers; handle the appointment process with State Human Resources.
Participate in fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
Collaborate with the Office of Communications and Marketing to develop and maintain recruitment website.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and laws, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), ADA and VEVRAA.
Perform administrative duties and recordkeeping related to recruitment.
OTHERDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform job-related duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, ANDEQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Social media.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum three years’ human resources employment-related experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to use creative sourcing techniques (including but not limited to the use of social media, employee referrals, and networking for talent acquisition).
4. Demonstrated ability to design and develop recruitment plans.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and EEO laws, regulations, and guidelines.
6. Demonstrated presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
8. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
10. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum three years’ human resources employment-related experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to use creative sourcing techniques (including but not limited to the use of social media, employee referrals, and networking for talent acquisition).
4. Demonstrated ability to design and develop recruitment plans.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and EEO laws, regulations, and guidelines.
6. Demonstrated presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
8. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
10. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated experience working in human resources in higher education.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral assessment surveys used to identify optimal job performance.
3. Demonstrated full life cycle recruitment experience across multiple lines of business.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyze job requirements and establish appropriate applicant selection criteria and matrices.
5. Demonstrated ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to use advanced techniques in spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
8. Demonstrated understanding of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
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ALLREQUIREMENTSARESUBJECT TO POSSIBLEMODIFICATION TO REASONABLYACCOMMODATEINDIVIDUALSWITHDISABILITIES.
1. Demonstrated experience working in human resources in higher education.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral assessment surveys used to identify optimal job performance.
3. Demonstrated full life cycle recruitment experience across multiple lines of business.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyze job requirements and establish appropriate applicant selection criteria and matrices.
5. Demonstrated ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to use advanced techniques in spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
8. Demonstrated understanding of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
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ALLREQUIREMENTSARESUBJECT TO POSSIBLEMODIFICATION TO REASONABLYACCOMMODATEINDIVIDUALSWITHDISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
04/14/2023
Closing Date
04/27/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/11579
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
