Talent Acquisition Specialist

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Southern Md Facility, MARYLAND

Details

Posted: 09-Mar-24

Location: MD

Salary: Open

Categories:


Human Resources
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 494476


Department:

Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
Position Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work in the Talent Acquisition unit and provide direct support and technical expertise to hiring departments in hiring processes, procedures and best practices, talent acquisition recruitment and strategy, and the use of the PageUp applicant tracking system.
Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $60,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category .
Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 
Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

Reviews and approves job requisitions for faculty and staff including editing and sourcing job postings, verifying position number and description, and appropriate authorizations and procedures. 

Provides consultation to hiring departments including process overview, sourcing strategies, interview tips, and sharing best practices.  Monitors status of active recruitment to provide troubleshooting and consultation. 

Reviews and approves offer selections for faculty and staff including verifying minimum qualifications, appropriate documentation, applicant dispositioning, correct authorizations and procedures, etc. Prepares offer letters and closes positions.

Provides guidance on criminal background check procedures including ordering and reviewing results. 

Serves as a subject matter expert in the use of PageUp (ATS system) by providing guidance, technical support and training to campus partners.

Processes PageUp security forms by determining the type of permissions needed and approving/denying requests and adjusting permissions in system. Maintains documentation and temporary permissions log. 

Conducts user security reviews to determine if security access needs to be deleted or changed based on employee's change of position or department.

Creates and maintains instruction guides and resources for PageUp and hiring procedures.

Leads and coordinates partnership programs and veterans outreach.

Assists with PageUP (ATS) system projects, new implementations, testing, development, and system updates/maintenance. 
Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience.  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master's degree in Human Resources or related area.
  • Three years of human resources experience particularly in talent acquisition.
  • Experience in higher education or government agency.
  • Knowledge and experience with PageUp or similar applicant tracking system. 
Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here ):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

  • 22 Days of Annual Leave  
  • 15 Days of Sick Leave  
  • 15 Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission :

  • 8 credit hours per semester
  • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities
  • & Much more
Salary: Salary starts at $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours: Full-time 
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
 Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.    

Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.


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About University of Maryland, Baltimore County
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
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