Recruiter Supervisor

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a team-oriented self-starter to join the talent acquisition organization. The Recruiter- Senior Supervisor will report to the Manager Full-Time Talent Acquisition and will be embedded in The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). This is a dual-role position responsible for supervising mentoring and guiding a team of Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Specialists throughout the full talent acquisition life cycle. The role will also manage a requisition workload and serve as a talent advisor to hiring managers with a strong focus on sourcing candidates and building talent pipelines. This role is a member of the talent acquisition leadership team and is responsible for ensuring individual contributor SLAs are achieved as well as resolving escalated issues from team members.

ARL is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University Center of Excellence in Defense science systems and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. As UARC (University Affiliated Research Center) ARL maintains a long-term strategic relationship with the U.S. Navy and provides support to the Navy the Intel Community (IC) and other federal government customers. ARL is comprised of over 1700 employees located at multiple locations throughout the United States. You will lead a team that is responsible for the continuing evolution of ARLs talent acquisition program that is focused on providing expertise in the areas of active recruitment and sourcing and act as an advisor to ARL managers throughout the hiring process.

You will:

• Ensure recruiters and specialists are managing job requisitions and staff searches to milestones and metrics.
• Mentor and guide team members to maximize individual and team performance.
• Facilitate team and individual meetings that focus on increasing the efficiency of processes and improving the effectiveness of strategic recruiting actions.
• Compile analyze and capture insights from recruiters customers and data to inform process and strategy improvements.
• Develop creative strategies for hard to fill positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs; identify and develop key skill requirements for all recruitment efforts.
• Identify and source talent utilizing various sourcing channels including but not limited to LinkedIn social media professional networks job boards and referrals.
• Provide ongoing development of best practices by identifying trends and developments in the field of talent acquisition to support the future development of talent acquisition strategies.
• Expand branding of ARL while continuing to proactively fill talent pipelines using both traditional and social media platforms referrals candidate engagement networking conferences etc.
• Negotiate between candidates hiring managers and ARL human resources to expedite the hire process by sharing feedback including relocation and salary expectations.

Required:

• Experienced talent acquisition professional with excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor direct reports throughout the full recruiting lifecycle including identifying performance concerns and providing timely coaching and guidance.
• Understanding of strategic and transactional recruitment principles and be able to apply data to drive individual and team talent acquisition performance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broad concepts laws regulations policies and procedures related to human resources and talent acquisition processes.
• Ability to build and establish a positive team culture that increases performance cohesion and employee engagement.
• Ability to liaise with and influence unit leadership unit HR HR Tech and TA Leadership to resolve second tier strategy process or technology issues.
• Ability to identify and solution technology and business process challenges.
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable in a high volume/high demand environment with difficult to fill positions.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills including consultative skills with the ability to understand the needs and urgency of an assigned customer base.
• Excellent judgment self-management and customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Experience with Workday Yello JIRA LinkedIn Recruiter or similar recruitment tools.
• Experience with high-volume recruitment of Defense science systems and technologies technical professionals (Research and Development Engineers Research Faculty Cyber Security Information Technology etc.)

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work in State College PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. You will be required to travel for networking and events.

Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance participate in the ARL drug testing program and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Please provide a cover letter and resume at the time of application. All application materials should be uploaded at the time of application. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $65508.00 - $94980.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.

Required Experience:

Manager