Talent Acquisition Specialist, Junior Recruiter

Overview Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist, Junior Recruiter Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 299073 About Us Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students. Our values include respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. We are part of the University System of Georgia and we are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary Responsible for assisting hiring managers with the recruitment process. Screens candidates, conducts exploratory phone screens and makes recommendations to the hiring manager. Assists with hiring proposal calculations and collaborates with Compensation Team to determine and extend final offer. Responsibilities Partners with and provides guidance to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process Assists hiring managers by prescreening resumes/applications for assigned jobs and conducting phone screening of candidates Seeks out passive candidates through creative sourcing Consults with Compensation team on compensation analysis to determine market-competitive and equitable salary recommendations Ensures productive recruiting activities are met daily, weekly, and monthly as set forth by department goals Ensures accurate and complete records are maintained within the ATS for each recruitment Guides hiring managers on processes and practices related to search committees, required search committee training, behavioral interviewing techniques, EEOC and OFCCP guidelines Serves as a liaison with area employment agencies, industry associations and Department of Labor Completes reports on hiring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Works with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on future workforce planning Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education Required Experience At least one (1) year of experience in recruiting, HR or related experience in a customer service environment Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree from an accredited institution in higher education Preferred Experience: Formal recruiting or sales experience Experience with an Applicant Tracking System Experience in higher education setting Salary and Benefits Proposed Salary: The minimum of the salary range is $54,160 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits. Abilities, Skills and Core Competencies Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Customer service excellence, active listening, timely information, and open feedback Team orientation with the ability to build consensus and effective relationships Demonstrated maturity, credibility, and self-confidence in a demanding environment High integrity, dependability, urgency, accountability, and results-orientation Ability to work with diverse people with tact, discretion and diplomacy Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Analytical skills and decision-making abilities Interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, communication, time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Strong attention to detail and follow-up Strong customer service, phone and e-mail etiquette Values and Compliance The University System of Georgia core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG policies online. USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in policy. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in hiring, employment or any University program or activity. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. Official background check policy: #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed