Staff Recruiting Specialist II
Iowa State UniversityAbout the role
Position Title:
Staff Recruiting Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experiencePreferred 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.
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