The Talent Acquisition Specialist provides the full range of recruitment, screening, referral and selection activities for a wide variety of positions. Employment and search efforts are diverse and complex in scope, where analyses of situations require a review of variety of factors. Identifies and presents qualified candidates for professional-level positions. Normally receives general direction on all staffing and employment assignments. Exercises considerable judgment and discretion to determine appropriate action. Works with senior internal and external contacts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create posting descriptions and posts in applicant tracking system and to outside sources when needed.
• Works in a collaborative manner with assigned business units, other areas of HR and outside recruiters/agencies on matters pertaining to staffing needs.
• Independently analyzes resumes based on knowledge of the position requirements.
• Maintain a current in-depth knowledge of state and federal employment laws, current bargaining unit agreements, and UC employment policy and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for prospective candidates providing information on available position, status of an application, or assistance in applying online.
• Assesses candidate applications/resumes to ensure a highly qualified and diverse candidate pools.
• Ensures timely processing of hires in applicant tracking system.
• Conduct thorough salary analyses for candidate offers to ensure equity and compliance with applicable policies.
• Delivers consistent and high quality customer service to all internal and external clients.
• Prioritizes work assignments, conducts research and data analysis and helps develop resulting recommendations on assigned projects.
• May work with external resources including temporary agencies, contract search and internet sourcing tools.
• Engages in networking and outreach related activities to build and assess qualified applicants as needed.
• Provides training presentations to designated client groups on HR employment related topics.
• Ensures that sourcing and recruitment efforts comply with federal and state laws, system wide policies, and local procedures governing EEO/AA.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training; OR a Bachelor's Degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Demonstrated experience working on a Talent Acquisition team.

• Experience using an applicant tracking systems (ATS).

• Working knowledge of applicable Human Resources policies and procedures, labor contracts and employment law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity.

• Thorough knowledge of interviewing and employee reference techniques and methodologies.

• Proven experience conducting salary analyses and making salary recommendations.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and other talent acquisition programs. Comfortable using and learning new technology.

• Able to deliver consistent and high quality customer service and to interact effectively with a diverse clientele while responding efficiently to customer needs and requests.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing (grammar, spelling, editing, proofreading) and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

• Personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

Demonstrated experience in providing training to leaders. Superb presentation skills.

• Experience using a case management system to organize and track your workload.

• Experience using PeopleSoft.

• Employment is subject to both a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.