Talent Acquisition Partner (FT Temp Role, 12-Months)

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Job Description

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a key role in driving talent acquisition needs across various parts of the organization. They provide talent pools for stakeholders by identifying talent through proper screening and interviewing methods. Their active contribution enhances the overall success of Talent Acquisition at the University.

This is a remote position and will be a Temporary Role (12 months).

What You Will Do:

• Work collaboratively with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of hiring needs for each position, and support meeting competitive hiring goals and expectations.

• Grow and foster high-touch relationships with qualified active talent to pull from as new positions open.

• Create job requisitions for approved roles and posts to job boards.

• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.

• Coordinate the scheduling of interviews with both stakeholders and candidates.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates.

• Assess candidate KSA's relevance to the experience.

• Partner with various People & Talent colleagues on recruiting and staffing needs/topics

• Responsible for documenting candidate feedback in a consistent manner within recruiting tools

• Advise and coach managers on recruitment practices and procedures.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and persuasive communication.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively, positively influencing teams.

• Capability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion.

• Knowledge and success in navigating all recruitment stages, from sourcing to onboarding.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for effective problem-solving.

• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in Talent Acquisition.

• Basic understanding of employment laws related to recruitment activities.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook with scheduling/managing calendars.

• Basic knowledge of the talent acquisition function within an organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree n Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field

• 2 years of professional work experience in relevant areas such as, Recruiting, HR, Sales, or Client relationships.

• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior recruiting experience is strongly preferred

• Experience in high-volume recruitment

• Experience with Workday ATS

• Experience working with a Human Resources Department

• Knowledge and understanding of recruiting and/or HR tools.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.