Talent Specialist

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Posting Summary


Job Title
Talent Specialist


Division
Division of Finance & Administration


Department
Office of Human Resources


Job Effective Date
11/11/2026


Job End Date
05/11/2026


Work Status
Full Time


Position Category
Staff


FLSA
Exempt


Annual Salary
$29.81 / hour, 6 Month Contract


Pays
$29.81 / hour, 6 Month Contract


Percentage Amount
100


Fund Source
State Support


Requisition Reason
New


Job Duties


Morgan State University Office of Human Resources (OHR) invites you to join our team. OHR is preparing to execute President Wilson's strategic plan: Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future . We are looking for collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professionals to help reimagine OHR to reflect the services of a 21st-century department that can serve the University and attract, develop, and retain its desired workforce.

The Talent Specialist will be responsible for providing consultation in the area of recruitment. The Talent Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and providing support for MSU's recruitment processes to attract diverse, talented professionals that will contribute to the professionalism and growth of MSU. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting departments through the full cycle recruitment process for open positions which includes: posting open positions, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, interviewing candidates and conducting background and reference checks; facilitating skills testing, as needed
• Assisting designated campus areas with hiring of temporary employees
• Assisting hiring departments with determining selection criteria for new positions
• Communicating effectively with the hiring manager/interview team to ensure preparedness throughout the interview process
• Continuously training managers, employees and applicants on how to use the ATS system
• Ensuring all hiring processes are in accordance with University policies and procedures
• Maintain applicant tracking system databases and spreadsheets of recruitment activities and assist with the calculation of staffing metrics
• Maintain relationships with temporary agencies to fill temporary employment needs
• Representing the university at job fairs, career days, campus visitations and community outreach activities
• Follow up with finalist candidates by drafting/sending offer letters and new hire packets
• Reviewing all University job postings and making necessary updates
• Assisting with recruitment

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college and university is required.

Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of related experience as a Recruiter or Generalist with recruitment responsibilities is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration


Preferences:

• Experience Working in a Higher Education Setting is preferred.
• Experience recruiting for a large organization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number

Number of Vacancies
1


Job Open Date
09/15/2026


Application Review Date

Job Close Date
09/30/2026


Special Instructions to Applicant


Please upload the following documents to your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List contact information for two professional references

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