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Staff Recruiting Specialist II

Iowa State University
STATE O - State Avenue Office Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2025

About the role

Position Title:

Staff Recruiting Specialist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an applicant tracking system, ideally, Workday recruiting.
Demonstrated experience creating recruitment marketing and sourcing plans.
Experience with end-to-end/full-desk recruitment process, filling a variety of positions.

Job Description:

Iowa State University Human Resources (UHR)is seeking candidates for a full-time Staff Recruiting Specialist II (SRS). The SRS plays a critical role in the recruitment & selection process for all staff across the university in collaboration with campus leaders. The SRS reports to the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition. 

As an SRS, you will:

  • Lead and guide hiring managers through the full recruiting life cycle, building strong partnerships across all UHR functions and with campus leaders. 

  • Develop creative sourcing strategies, provide high-touch candidate and hiring manager care. 

  • Ensure best practices and compliance throughout the interview and hiring process.  

  • Be the subject matter expert for recruitment & selection policies and procedures, and stay up to date on local, state, and federal employment policies.   

 

Who We’re Looking for:

We’re seeking a proactive and innovative team player to help drive talent acquisition efforts at Iowa State. This individual will bring a minimum of three years of recruitment experience, ideally supporting a variety of roles. To be successful in this role, you will be skilled in outstanding communication and collaboration, paired with strong adaptability and creative problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable making decisions, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meeting deadlines.  

What you’ll do:

Lead and Manage the Recruitment and Selection Process: 

  • Serve as the lead point-of-contact for campus staff recruitment in designated departments.   

  • Develop and execute robust and innovative recruitment strategies to attract and hire top university talent.  

  • Manage job requisitions from end to end, including creating attractive job posting advertisements.   

  • Review applicants against requirements for roles and manage each stage of the recruitment and hiring process, including reference checks, offers, and background checks.   

  • Lead hiring managers through the process, advising as needed.  

Provide High-Touch Customer Service:  

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.   

  • Provide timely follow-up to candidates and hiring managers for process and timeline updates.   

Ensure Compliance: 

  • Apply working knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices.   

  • Maintain accurate records in Workday recruiting.   

 

Additional Details:

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Iowa State University

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