Pennsylvania Western University
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist
Gunnison, CO, USA · Full-time
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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Human Resources Managers (11-3121) · Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Western Colorado University seeks strategic-thinking, people-focused, and highly detail-oriented applicants for the full-time position of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist.
- This in-person position (located on the Gunnison, Colorado campus) reports to the Director of Human Resources and works closely with our HR Team.
- This position serves as a bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western's current employees.
Responsibilities
- Through candidate outreach, prospect management, and pipeline development, this position will partner with University stakeholders to creatively and proactively source job candidates.
- This position will also work closely with hiring managers and search committees to manage job postings and advertisements, coordinate search processes, ensure legal/regulatory compliance in hiring practices, and generate offer letters.
- To strengthen the new hire experience, this position will develop and implement orientation programming that covers University mission, policies, and values.
- The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist will also participate in exciting institutional initiatives centered around employee support and belonging and inclusive campus culture.
Requirements
- or Bachelor's degree in any field and three (3) years of work experience in Human Resources
- Proficiency with databases and office software, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals
- Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously and receiving large volumes of information
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet strict deadlines
Nice to have
- Experience administering the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of FLSA, Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, and other applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Familiarity with the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including Recruiting and HCM modules
- position is FLSA exempt and non-classified.
- Application Procedure:
- Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs.
- Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Maria BonDurant, resume, and contact information for three references.
- In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
Compensation
- $60,000 - $65,000 annual base salary; position is FLSA exempt and non-classified.
Benefits
- Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options.
- After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
- With an average class size of 17, Western's faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education.
- Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more.
Equal opportunity
- It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants.
This listing is sourced directly from Pennsylvania Western University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.