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JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to the Human Resources Talent Partner and provides operational support to assigned areas. The Human Resources Talent Specialist (HRTS) will serve as a resource to all department staff and faculty concerning HR processes. The HRTS must be aware of the business environment of the assigned areas. Reporting to the HR Talent Partner (HRTP) who reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition Services. The HRTS will serve as a key member of the team to support the human resources and workforce needs of the assigned colleges, departments and schools.
The HR Talent Specialist position will provide the opportunity to work closely with the HR Talent Partner in performing an array of duties that will enlarge the candidate’s area of focus to include compensation, recruitment, and onboarding for staff of assigned colleges, departments and schools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a State or Federal accrediting organization and three years relevant HR experience.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree and one year of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree ad experience in Human Resources and/or higher education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment
Ability to express self effectively in writing and verbally
Ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with management at all levels of the organization
Ability to analyze, interpret, and develop workable solutions to organizational issues

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responds to routine employee requests for information on HR procedures. Research and provides recommendations for finalizing. Refers more complex requests to HRTP and the appropriate HR units; Serves as backup to the HRTP as needed.
Assist HRTP’s with special projects and other individuals within HR and outside as well.
All other duties as assigned and essential to provide top level service to assigned departments.
Assist HR Talent Partners with Job Fairs.
Review and route resumes to departments in a timely manner.
Coordinates employee on-boarding, based on requirements as established by HR functional units.
Ensures all employment hire documentation and pre-requisites are met.
Compile and forward hire/transfer/promotion packets to appropriate HR Coordinator.
Performs analysis of weekly data steward reports. Notifies departments if further action is needed.
Collaborate with screening candidates as well as assist with the salary review/calculation, contacting candidates to provide guidance and assistance as well as other efforts to keep the flow of the recruitment stages progressing.
Provides guidance to department staff responsible for initiating HR transactions.