Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented approach, working closely with search committees, supervisors, and employees to ensure effective human resources practices. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

The role requires knowledge of employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies to provide sound guidance on recruitment, performance management, and workplace conduct.

Responsibilities include advising on classified and faculty searches, conducting candidate sourcing, recommending outreach strategies, and guiding search committees through search processes. By delivering training, career support, and technical guidance, the specialist ensures standardized and transparent recruitment practices that enhance the employer brand. This position engages on HR social media platform/s and works with others to produce content and promote our Facebook site.

In addition to recruitment, the position provides support for classified employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary processes. The specialist advises supervisors on compliance with state and federal regulations, the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), University policies, and collective bargaining agreements to guide decision-making.

Required Qualifications

High School Graduation and four (4) years of related work experience.

Associate’s Degree and three (3) years of related work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience.

Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience in human resources, talent acquisition, employee relations, or business administration; experience with performance management, recruitment/sourcing/outreach, and/or providing consultative HR support to supervisors or related.

Compensation Grade

Comp Grade B

Salary Range ($60,000 - $82,000)

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Ben