Western Colorado University

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

Gunnison, CO, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$65kDetected 15 days ago
ComplianceRecruitingHRHRISCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Our new Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist serves as a strategic bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western's current employees.
  • 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.

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

  • 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.
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