APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate. This position manages high volume recruiting transactions for part-time (PT) Academic and Non-Academic positions.  This role also advises and partners with Hiring Managers, Manager Recruiting Support and HR Consultants on part-time hiring practices, policies and procedures in their assigned areas in a timely manner.  This position follows transactions to completion, following up on discrepancies and escalating issues as appropriate. 

This position is responsible for completing Workday Recruiting transactions including:

• Job requisition review
• Job posting
• Offer eligibility
• Offer generation
• Initiating background checks and clearances
• Performing the hire transactions for part-time employee types

Additional responsibilities include:

• Provides guidance to Hiring Managers and Manager Recruiting Support on Workday Recruiting systematic processes
• Ensures accuracy and confirms or corrects offer details information
• Reviews and solutions integration and/or application issues. Escalates to Talent Acquisition management and Worklion Management Office when appropriate
• Reviews offer for FLSA and policy compliance
• Confirms salary amounts by utilizing the Monthly Payroll Calculator
• Confirms offer letters generate correctly
• Ensures all General Neocase inquiries are addressed within the service-level agreement (SLA)
• Employee may also attend and represent Part-Time Talent Acquisition at local job fairs and student hiring initiatives

Required skills and experience include:

• The successful candidate must demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information; commitment to handling questions and concerns with speed, accuracy, and professionalism; and sound judgment and discretion in referring inquiries to other HR staff members or units.
• 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.
• 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.

This position typically requires