Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary of Position 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a key campus partner to research develop and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the institution. This position is a dynamic and engaging role that serves as the face of Augsburg for applicants throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops facilitates and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Collaborates with department leaders to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role industry standards and the needs of the institution.
• In partnership with hiring managers creates and revises job descriptions.
• Leads job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications and ensures selected candidates meet position qualifications.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Partners with the interview process attending and conducting interviews with managers directors and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process identifying and recommending salary range start dates and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and University policies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in job fairs and recruitment events.
• Facilitates biweekly New Staff Orientation sessions and conducts campus tours.
• Facilitates training sessions related to best practices in talent acquisition.
• May participate in the Exit Interview process. 
• Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This is a hybrid position working four 4 days per week on campus with one 1 remote work day depending on department and University needs. The hybrid schedule will begin after successful completion of the new employee engagement period and once all onboarding and orientation has been successfully completed.
• Extensive computer and phone use.
• Extensive interaction (verbal written facetoface and remote) with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Sedentary work sitting/standing at a desk for long periods of time (frequent).
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds (seldom).

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of three 3 three years of professional human resources experience.
• At least two 2 years of directlyrelated experience in all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process.
• Demonstrated experience and success in fullcycle recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRMCP or SHRMSCP certification. 
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Business or a directlyrelated field.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Excellent written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and problemsolving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with candidates and provide a warm welcoming and positive applicant experience throughout all phases of the recruitment process from initial candidate contact to offer and onboarding.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws regulations and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicanttracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficient in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Google Suite.

Additional Information :

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position please include the following in your application:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Review of application materials will begin May 12 2025 however qualified candidates who apply prior to May 12 2025 may be contacted earlier.

Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation range is $55000 $61000 per year DOQ.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8 upon eligibility
• Up to 100 tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid timeoff including 14 paid holidays 12 sick days 2 community service days and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employerpaid STD LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime