Senior Recruiter

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Closing Date:

08/12/2026Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationJob Type:Regular Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:OHR | TA Team - Pod A

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Summary of Job Duties:The Senior Recruiter for Core Services independently manages a larger and more complex book of business within the Core Recruitment Services team, owning full-cycle recruitment for two to three assigned business units including assignments with greater role complexity, higher volume variability, or more senior hiring authority relationships. This role operates with full autonomy, provides mentoring and peer coaching to Recruiter I team members, receives ongoing development from the Manager, and absorbs overflow portfolio assignments during surge periods.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Five (5) years of Human Resources experience with 3 of the 5 years specific to recruitment, including demonstrated success with leadership or executive-level positions.

• Proven experience managing VP-level and above hiring authority relationships.

• Strong sourcing skills, including passive candidate outreach and market mapping.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Communicate with others verbally or in writing to provide or obtain information.

• Ability to organize & prioritize tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and pay attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP or SPHR certification

• Experience with Workday Recruiting.

• Experience in healthcare, academic medical center, or higher education recruiting.

• Familiarity with UAMS or University of Arkansas System HR policies.

• Background in pipeline development and proactive sourcing for high-turnover roles.

• Experience mentoring or peer-coaching junior team members

• Familiarity with book-of-business portfolio management and business unit alignment

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• Experience with surge coverage or cross-team portfolio support in a high-volume environment.

Knowledge, skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency with ATS platforms and standard recruiting tools.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands across a multi-unit portfolio.

• Ability to build and maintain proactive relationships with hiring managers at the director and department head level.

• Demonstrated pipeline development and proactive sourcing skills for high-turnover roles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of EEO compliance and hiring documentation requirement

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Manages a full-cycle portfolio of assigned business units, owning all requisitions from intake through offer acceptance.

• Conducts intake meetings, develops sourcing strategies, posts requisitions, screens and assesses candidates, coordinates interviews, and extends offers independently.

• Builds and maintains talent pipelines for high-turnover and predictably recurring roles within the portfolio.

• Maintains accurate and timely ATS documentation for all requisitions and candidate activity.

• Identifies and escalates systemic hiring challenges or process gaps within assigned units to the Manager.

• Builds and maintains strong, proactive relationships with Director-level and department head hiring authorities within assigned units.

• Conducts regular pipeline reviews and proactive communication with hiring managers to anticipate needs and prevent vacancy gaps.

• Represents Recruitment Services at job fairs, community outreach, and campus recruiting events as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Office of Human Resources and institutional priorities, including support for broader Recruitment Services priorities and initiatives as directed by the Manager or Director.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, WalkingBenefits Eligible:Yes