Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Utah Transit Authority Be the face of talent strategy and help build the workforce that keeps Utah moving. Utah Transit Authority wants a dynamic recruiting professional to support full‑cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, workforce planning, employer branding, and talent pipeline development for a dynamic and growing workforce. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers, engage top talent, strengthen relationships with community partners, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while supporting UTA’s mission to keep the community moving forward. As a Full Cycle Recruiter (Talent Acquisition) for the Utah Transit Authority, you will: Assist with the development and execution of short‑ and long‑range talent acquisition plans. Perform a full scope of activities associated with implementing the organization‑wide recruitment program, as directed. Assist with implementing strategic recruiting initiatives, leveraging sourcing tactics, and supporting workforce planning initiatives across the organization. Analyze and develop staffing models, recruitment data, and sourcing strategies to determine recruiting effectiveness. Ensure recruiting activities comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, as well as UTA policies and procedures. Perform operational and administrative activities related to transitioning candidates into new employees whose potential and values align with UTA’s culture and mission. Minimum Qualifications Education / Licenses Three years in Human Resources or recruitment with an emphasis on staffing. Working experience in an HRIS or related software. (Preferably Workday) Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, human resources, or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience. Must have a valid Utah driver’s license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non‑driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTA’s service area. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years. Knowledge Comprehensive employment practices, policies, and procedures. Extensive social media recruitment practices. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action programs. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Local and national employment market characteristics, successful recruiting practices, and applicant sourcing. Microsoft 365. Skills / Abilities Strong consulting, analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to create, measure, and scale effective workflows between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as both a team leader and team member. Ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships. Ability to continually seek new sourcing options and develop creative approaches to sourcing and delivering candidates. Ability to execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management. Ability to mentor and train other recruiters. Ability to lead strategic team projects. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast‑paced environment. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. UTA Competencies Social Acumen – Exhibiting strong emotional intelligence skills and partnering with others to get work done. Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve and develop others through coaching and feedback. Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and giving them a voice prior to reaching decisions. Safety – Acting as a safety ambassador by working safely and complying with requirements. Integrity – Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability. Belonging – Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic. Teamwork – Building strong teams that contribute to shared purpose and achievement of goals. Empowerment – Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated. Accountability – Taking ownership of self‑actions, decisions and performance. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience is acceptable. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience. Pay Rate: $65,100.00 or more, depending on experience. Apply before: Monday, July 23rd, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, with flexible spending and dependent care accounts. Choice between traditional copay or high deductible health plans for medical coverage, with HSA and company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Onsite health and wellness clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children. 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), increasing with tenure. 10 paid holidays and two paid floating holidays per year. Retirement options – pension plan with 5‑year vesting and 457 contribution plan, with company matching. Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education degrees. Training, development, and career advancement opportunities. Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement after 12 months of employment. Free transit passes for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Employee assistance program – counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc. UTA Well comprehensive wellness program. Free on‑site fitness facilities and discounted memberships to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness. Discounted cell phone plans with T‑Mobile. Pet insurance plan options tailored to pet needs. Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. A minimum of two work days’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required. Utah Transit Authority is a drug‑free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre‑employment drug test. If a pre‑employment test returns a non‑negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety‑sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. #J-18808-Ljbffr