Talent Acquisition Specialist - College Of Medicine Human Resources

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Human Resources, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The Talent Acquisition Specialist acts as a talent business partner to the College of Medicine by coordinating visas for the unit's international population, recruitment of the postdoc population, and special assistant to aid the unpaid visiting scholars program. The role consults with hiring managers on all aspects of Talent Acquisition from recruitment strategy, candidate selection, compensation recommendations and presenting/negotiating offers. In addition to recruiting this role may provide council on the academic hire process.
As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for the following:

• Becoming a trusted talent business partner to the College of Medicine (COM)
• Developing an understanding of the unit's (at the COM) talent needs and utilizing strategies to decrease time to fill/hire
• Managing assigned unit job requisitions from a strategic recruitment and process perspective
• Developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to develop diverse candidate pools for current and future openings and managing the candidate relationship
• Managing assigned unit job requisitions from a strategic recruitment and process perspective
• Developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to develop diverse candidate pools for current and future openings and managing the candidate relationship
• Managing and driving the structured interview process
• Recruiting for faculty/staff/postdoc openings.
• Serve as point-of-contact for employment-based immigration questions for assigned colleges
• Ensure University sponsored employment visa, policies and practices are compliant with federal and state laws, regulation, and policies
• Develop and/or provide training for departmental staff, faculty, and foreign national faculty in assigned colleges
• Stay abreast of current developments and trends in the international faculty advising field and employment-based immigration
• Communicate government, regulatory, and other relevant updates to college regularly
• Maintain internal record-keeping system to track history of individual cases
• Maintain records of cases for audit purposes
• Interpret regulations and provide guidance to department and college HR representatives on immigration and visa regulations, including advising options on appropriate visa recommendation, petition filing strategies, and estimated timelines
• Liaise with University Human Resources and departmental staff and international faculty to gather information and advise on other immigration related matters

Required skills and experience include:

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills, including consultative skills with the ability to understand the needs and urgency of customer base.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to Human Resources.
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with peers, hiring managers, and prospective applicants is essential.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please provide a cover letter and resume at the time of application. All application materials should be uploaded at the time of application. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
This position typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please note: We are currently operating under a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. This role is expected to follow that schedule.
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History-
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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