Senior Recruiter/Recruiter - Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) at Carnegie Mellon University is committed to supporting faculty and staff members' success through every stage of their employment at the university. We support the Carnegie Mellon 2025 Strategic Plan through driving efficient, effective, and nimble business practices to support the needs of an evolving university community. We recruit and retain outstanding people at all levels while encouraging a culture of diversity and inclusion, and support for professional and personal development.

The OHR Talent Acquisition team is searching for a recruiter to join our team and help us attract, find, and place talented diverse individuals within our world-class institution. The position is dedicated to leading the recruiting and hiring activities for the Division of University Advancement in addition to advancement opportunities embedded within academic or administrative units throughout the university.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition you will be part of a team that provides strategic end-to-end talent acquisition services that have a transformative impact on the university’s ability to achieve its mission and vision. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team which is continually refining and improving the way we deliver services to the campus community.

The mission of the Talent Acquisition team at Carnegie Mellon University is to drive efficient, effective hiring practices that allow us to attract, source and select diverse, world-class talent.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for performing full-cycle recruitment activities including sourcing and screening talent for a variety of staff (non-faculty) positions in the Division of University Advancement as well as advancement opportunities embedded within academic or administrative units throughout the university . This requires strong consultative and collaboration skills in effort to build, sustain, and influence close working relationships with hiring managers, administration, HR Business Partners, and other external partners.

Core responsibilities include:

• Acting as a partner and advisor to hiring managers to create and implement strategies to source and recruit top talent for a variety of staff positions in University Advancement and advancement opportunities across the university
• Managing the full cycle recruiting process (Creation of position descriptions, job advertisements, sourcing, screening, interviewing, maintaining applicant tracking information, uniting references, negotiating compensation and extending, preparing offer letters, initiation of pre-employment background checks, etc.)Performing candidate management and hiring transactions in Applicant Tracking system (Workday)
• Ensuring you are providing a seamless, transparent and positive hiring and onboarding experience
• Serving as the division’s primary liaison with the Office of International Education and external legal counsel on sponsoring H1-B visas, employment-based permanent residency petitions, and other work authorization matters.  Collaborating with hiring managers to understand their requirements and goals
• Applying creative sourcing techniques to find passive candidates and build a diverse pipeline of candidates to consider
• Screening resumes and interviewing qualified candidates
• Facilitating interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers and making recommendations on hiring decisions
• Maintaining reports and performance metrics on a regular basis to monitor recruiting, staff retention and staff engagement
• Ensuring consistent and equitable application of HR policies and government regulations throughout the division by advising supervisors as deemed appropriate
• Providing HR data to complete benchmarking surveys
• Maintaining collegial, professional working relationships within the division and with Advancement teams in the academic units
• Developing tools to help individual departments and business units achieve their goals in encouraging a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Reviewing and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR processes and making recommendations for improvements or actions as appropriate
• Working on special projects to  contribute to the overall success of the division
• Staying current on best HR practices through self-directed professional reading; developing professional contacts with colleagues; participating in local, state and national professional associations; and attending professional development programs
• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Office of Human Resources.  Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and sourcing strategies
• Understanding of immigration services process
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Dedication to providing excellent customer and client service
• Creative problem solving and effective conflict resolution skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Proficient time management skills; successfully prioritizing multiple events with sensitive timelines
• Excellent reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills

We are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment with changing demands, who can challenge the status quo with creative solutions. You should be skilled in providing top-tier service to hiring departments and applicants, and skillfully utilize technology to meet hiring goals. Your career should demonstrate commitment to our values of integrity, passion, diversity, impact, and growth. To be successful in this role, you will need to be customer-centric, results-driven, in addition to possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Required Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, communications, psychology, or related field.

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Experience:

• Recruiter: A minimum of three (3) years of human resources, staffing or recruiting experience.
• Senior Recruiter: A minimum of five (5) years of human resources, staffing or recruiting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume, matrixed organization with varied business units and decentralized processes
• Workday recruiting experience a plus!
• Technical sourcing and recruiting experience a plus!
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• AIRS Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter

Other Requirements:

• Successful background check

Additional Information:

• This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in office presence 3 days a week.
• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Talent Acquisition

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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