Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Human Resources Department is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. The incumbent will play a key role in developing and executing effective recruiting strategies to attract engage and retain top talent across a variety of departments. This position requires strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment applicant sourcing compliance with employment laws and the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and HR colleagues. This position will recruit for faculty and staff positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle including job postings candidate sourcing screening interviewing selection and onboarding for both staff and faculty.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess workforce needs develop proactive sourcing strategies and establish effective recruitment strategies.
• Utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards social media professional networks and community partnerships to identify qualified candidates.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure accurate and timely documentation throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in community outreach and networking events to promote the organization as an employer of choice.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on hiring activity time-to-fill and candidate pipeline progress.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new employees to ensure a positive transition experience.
• Support diversity equity and inclusion initiatives in recruitment and outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in recruitment staffing or human resources.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws hiring practices and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems Workday and other HRIS platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to candidates and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting in the higher education and public sector.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP PHR or AIRS.

Work Environment:
This position operates in a clinic/office environment requiring accuracy under tight deadlines. The Talent Acquisition Specialist interacts frequently with managers faculty and staff across departments and must demonstrate discretion integrity and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At USC we take pride in creating the best employee experience because when our people thrive so does our mission.

Youll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits that support you and your familys well-being
• Work-life balance through supportive programs and resources
• A collaborative inclusive culture where every voice matters
• The chance to be part of a tradition of excellence that dates back more than a century

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The Salary range for this position is $82000 - $85000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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