Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Talent Acquisition Specialist I Job Summary The UniversityHuman Resource Management department is seeking aTalent Acquisition (TA) Specialist I to join a small but mightyTalent Acquisition Team. This entry- level talent acquisitionprofessional supports recruitment operations in a decentralizedorganization. Reporting to the Associate Director of TalentManagement, the TA Specialist supports HR Service teams andexternal job seekers in maintaining an efficient, compliant andeffective hiring experience at the University of Utah. The TA Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert onrecruitment best practices, systems, and internal standardoperating procedures. The TA specialist will maintain employmentbrand and recruitment outreach projects such as attending job fairsand developing relationships with applicants, hiring managers andexternal talent partners. The University of Utah offers a generous benefits packageto qualifying employees: Excellent health,dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates 14.2%retirement contributions* 11 paidHolidays per year Generous paid leavetime, including paid parental leave Flexiblespending accounts 50% tuitionreduction for employee after completing probationaryperiod, and spouse, and dependent children after three years Free transit on most UTA services A WellnessProgram to promote health and quality of life Growth and professional development opportunities Staff perks, including access to Red ButteGarden, UMFA, and NaturalHistory Museum of Utah Discounts on a variety of products & services, includingathletic events, cell phone plans, Hyatt legal plans, auto, home,accident, & pet insurance, health & fitness, restaurants,retail, travel, & more We encourage you to explore and compare our total compensationpackage. You can use the U's total compensation estimator tocalculate the approximate value of your total compensation at: If you have any questions on how to use the estimator tool,please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities Support hiring teams in building a recruitment plan or developingrecruitment related materials to ensure quality candidates thatmeet needs. Provide exceptional support to job seekers and hiring managers viaphone, email, or in person. Serve as subject matter expert on Applicant Tracking system.Maintain recruitment procedure SOPs, hiring guides, and supportimplementation of new recruitment related technology. Support Talent Acquisition operations by regularly maintaining andauditing job postings, advertising requests, and metrics related totalent acquisition university-wide. Comply with organization policy and government regulatoryguidelines. Maintain SOPs or trainings related to recruitmentcompliance. Support regular audits to ensure departmentalcompliance. Define and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines ofpotential candidates. Maintain applicant special handling list and veterans' preferencerequest. Source, screen, attract, interview and hire candidates for theUniversity of Utah Human Resource Management and any other assigneddepartments. Support onboarding, training, and talent management processes forincoming university staff. Coordinate and attend community outreach events such as internaland external career fairs, school visits, etc. with the intentionof building a talent pipeline. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P21791 Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience). Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directlyrelated work experience or a master's (or equivalency)degree.Related work experience may include performing employee orapplicant related functions, analyzing and presenting data,training or onboarding staff, and developing relationships withstakeholders. Preferences Experience working in an applicant tracking system or HRISsystem. Experience working in employee recruitment, employee onboarding, ortalent management. Ability to be the face of the organization for talent acquisition-providing applicants or hiring teams with information highlightingthe organization as an employer of choice. Ability to develop strong interpersonal alliances at appropriatelevels both within and outside the organization. Communicates well with customers and applicants in a way thatbuilds relationships and enhances the candidate and hiring managerexperience. Bilingual Requisition Number: PRN45717B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Any staff hired must have the ability to live and work in the State of Utah within a commutable distance of our office. This is a hybrid position expected to work at least one day per week at our downtown SLC office. Department: 00410 - Human Resources Location: Other Pay Rate Range: 50,000-53,000 Close Date: 08/07/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr