Recruitment Subject Matter Expert (Project Support)

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Recruitment Subject Matter Expert (Project Support)

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Mon Mar 4 04:35:26 2024
• Ref: 1037

• Are you driven by the challenge of optimizing processes, delivering impactful project support, and looking for a fixed-term role until December 2024?
• Can you assist in designing solutions and support user acceptance testing for our Recruitment Implementation Project?
• Do you have an interest in enhancing job offer management and streamlining background and reference checks?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Recruitment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our HR team. This is a varied role supporting the wider HR team to improve recruitment systems, processes, and HR Technology system change. We're on the hunt for an exceptional HR professional to enrich our team, with a sharp focus on revolutionizing our recruitment processes and mastering the Application Tracking System (ATS) project support.

In this critical role, you'll be the architect behind enhancing job offer management, streamlining background and reference checks, and dissecting our recruitment strategy to identify and eliminate inefficiencies. Your expertise will not only optimize our processes but also foster stronger connections with educational and business units, paving the way for a more efficient, effective recruitment system.

In this role you will work collaboratively with members the wider team, subject matter experts, and other teams and business groups.

As our Recruitment SME on the project, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify inefficiencies and suggest enhancements to elevate recruitment & related HR processes.
• Implement solutions to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness within the scope of the HCM phase-2 project (Recruitment).
• Gather, interpret, and present data to drive business objectives.
• Provide recommendations and advocate for process changes.
• Assist in designing solutions and in supporting user acceptance testing, soft launch, and smoothly adapting the solution.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

As the lead Recruitment SME for our Recruitment Implementation Project, you're not only responsible for designing solutions but also for influencing the current and future landscape of recruitment innovation. Additionally, you'll provide support in project planning, requirements gathering, team leadership, and facilitating seamless stakeholder communication.

Key Requirements:

• Substantial experience in HR, specifically in recruitment and talent acquisition, showcasing a track record of optimizing recruitment processes.
• Proven ability to work closely with hiring managers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to assess and improve recruitment processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in analysing and improving end-to-end recruitment-to-onboarding processes.
• Experience in identifying inefficiencies, suggesting enhancements, and possibly implementing solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to demonstrate discretion and confidentiality in regard to sensitive employment information.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage concurrent demands, and escalate effectively.
• Ability to problem solve, be curious, be solutions focussed, and work through

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We are not just a team; we are a force of highly committed individuals pooling a diverse range of skills and experiences. Together, we embark on a mission to drive significant technological and process changes for the HR team and the entire University. Our ongoing workstream is set to revolutionise HR/Recruitment administration, elevating the integration of HR and Payroll systems with other business processes to new heights.

We like sharing ideas, and working in an open and collaborative style, but also like to own the delivery of our own workstreams. We offer you flexible working arrangements, and the ability to be involved in teams cross the University as our project work streams integrate with a range of areas and other projects underway in Digital Solutions, Finance, and the Research Office.

This isn't just a job; it's a phenomenal opportunity to shape the future of a complex organisation. If you are someone with the vision and passion to contribute to transformative change, join us. Together, let's redefine the very fabric of how our University operates. Your journey to make a lasting impact begins here!

#ChangeMakers #InnovateWithUs #TransformativeOpportunity #OneTeam #HR

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 15 March 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sanjay Arya ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (Recruitment Subject Matter Expert (Project Support), #1037). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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