Recruiting HR Partner

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

Central HR consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Classification & Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Continuous Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management. USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition, the Recruiting HR Partner will serve as an integral part of the Talent Acquisition team by providing full-cycle recruitment service for the University of South Florida's Tampa campus. The Recruiting HR Partner will partner with hiring managers to fill exempt and non-exempt positions. This position will research, develop, and implement effective strategies to develop high quality talent pipelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform full-cycle recruitment for the Tampa campus through the creative and cost-effective sourcing methods to fill exempt and non-exempt positions. Proactively partner with hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs. Assess position requirements and candidate qualifications to ensure alignment with requirements and provide insightful candidate assessments. Interview applicants to evaluate work history, education, training, and job skills. Develop and maintain internal and external networks to ensure a strong pipeline of candidates. Use innovative sourcing and marketing/branding techniques to engage both active and passive candidates using sourcing tools include but not limited to: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Glassdoor. Attend local job fairs. Track, monitor, and report ongoing recruiting activities through the disciplined use of Oracle to ensure data integrity for metrics/reporting. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of HR related experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Six years of HR-related experience or a combination of education and experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree with at least five years of high-volume recruitment/talent acquisition experience. Experience working with an Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Oracle. Significant experience using the full recruiting capabilities of LinkedIn and other recruiting tools. Strong ability with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. About Us

ABOUT US

Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at . Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Florida