Human Resources Specialist I, Recruiting

Are you a current Aims Employee, Temp, or Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account. 

Please close this window and log into your Workday account to apply by using the "Career" application icon on your Workday Home screen. Below are the instructions for applying depending on your role with the College:

• If you are a current Employee (non-Student position) or Temporary Employee (paid by someone other than Aims, but have access to Workday), please use "Find Jobs"
• If you are a current Student , please use "Find Student Jobs"
• If you are both a current Employee and a current Student please use "Find Jobs"
• If you are a current Student and previous employee use "Find Student Jobs"
• If you have any questions about applying or ensuring you applied correctly please call 970-378-3720 or come by and see us in Cornerstone building Suite 111

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

$51,580.00

Maximum Hiring Annual Salary:

$54,159.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.

The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4 day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums  
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits) 
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values, BaJEDI (belonging, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and Innovation. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and has the skillsets necessary to be successful in this position.
This position direct reports to the Human Resources Recruiter II. Recruiting is a centralized department, within human resources, providing support services to the entire college, which consists of one main campus and four satellite locations. You will work closely with all levels at the college – faculty, staff, administrators and periodically the President. Confidentiality, diplomacy, excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and process continuity is vital for this position. This is a fast-paced environment that requires strong attention to detail, managing multiple positions at one time, requiring the ability to manage positions at various stages. The role is responsible for full life-cycle hiring at the college, including, but not limited to: all of the stages of the recruiting process – job posting creation, verifying position description(s), hiring committee training, screening process, ranking, scheduling interviews in various modes and selection process which may include multiple levels of interviews and open forums, background and reference checks, job offers and manage an EEO volunteer program. This position will be responsible for maintaining recruitment files, data & applicant tracking files and systems, and updating HRIS systems. This position needs to be well versed in all Google apps to include zoom, calendar, and email. Will need to be knowledgeable with Microsoft products such as excel, word and power point.This position will also provide departmental support with other HR functions. The Human Resources department consists of the standard HR functions and also includes the departments of Center for Professional Development and Campus Safety & Security. Human Resources is centered on setting the example for customer service, confidentiality, consistency and maintaining the College's Values with positive team communication and collaboration.

Hiring Process:

• Ensure integrity of the full-time hiring process.
• Maintain Aims ERP Workday system with regard to the recruitment business processes for both internal and external applicants.
• Responsible for sourcing and advertising with job boards, internet sites, job fairs and other avenues for attracting candidates to Aims.
• Networking and establish partnerships job postings and participate in Job Fairs/Community Outreach/Recruiting events.
• Work with hiring managers through the process of creating job postings with appropriate start and end dates, job description information giving applicants a realistic job preview.
• Ensure required applicant documents are listed and questionnaires are designed to screen initial applicants.
• Act as EEO at committee meetings, or train others to act as EEO, to ensure appropriate policy/procedures and government laws are adhered to throughout the hiring process.
• Screen applicants for meeting minimum qualifications and review results with hiring manager/search committee chair and disposition as appropriate.
• Assist search committee chair with selection of committees, setting up charge meetings, ranking meetings, schedule interviews and maintain all associated reports and documents in a confidential manner.
• Assist committee with development of screening criteria, compiling ranking data and interview questions.
• Update Workday recruiting business processes with applicant information ensuring all steps are utilized, approvals and communications are functioning as designed.
• Facilitate deliberations at end of candidate search process to determine selected candidate or if search failed. Add notes to file, collect all committee documents used in the search process, document results in systems and maintain files.
• Contact selected candidates on next steps to include background checks, calling references, and taking steps in system to initiate salary placement.
• Process, scheduling interviews, background and reference checks and job offers.

Training:

• Develop and deliver college-wide training including, but not limited to: recruitment and hire process, Workday recruiting and applicant tracking system, and other applicable trainings.
• Recruit and train EEO volunteers (college employees).
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Support & Development:

• Facilitate ADA compliance as it relates to the recruitment and hiring process.
• Participate in college committees as needed/required.
• Stay current in field; network with other HR professionals; attend/participate in training opportunities, read associate publications, etc.

Human Resources Support:

• Support and participate in New Employee Orientation and New Employee On Boarding events.
• Work with Comp/Class Analyst in updating Position Descriptions.
• Provide support for Part Time recruiting as requested. This includes providing hiring supervisors with Chair training, WD training, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Plus one (1) year of related experience such as; full life-cycle corporate recruiting: job posting, screening, interview process, background and reference checks and selection processes in a high-volume business or agency
• OR Associates Degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience , or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Working knowledge of integrated HRIS or ERP systems, Google Suite and Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong attention to details.

• Schedule management.

• This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to accurately and consistently interpret and communicate policy and procedures.

• Recruitment experience with a committee structure in higher education setting.

• Experience with using technology to conduct interviews.

• Experience using Workday ERP.

• APHR, PHR, CP or other applicable talent acquisition certifications.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Diversity Statement

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

Diversity Statement Instructions

Aims Community College recognizes and celebrates diversity within our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to equity and inclusion to improve the learning experiences of all students and the working conditions of all employees.

• In your diversity statement, please provide your interpretation of what it means to serve a diverse community and work in an inclusive environment.

• Please include specific examples for how your background, education, and/or professional experience have prepared you to fulfill those responsibilities in this position.

• As you consider what to put in your statement, please note Aims Community College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other protected class.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

In order to be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources at 970-378-3720.