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Talent Acquisition Consultant

Employer
Drexel University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 21, 2022

Job Details

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions throughout the University. This Consultant will partner with departments and academic units to develop, implement, and measure strategic recruitment plans, enforcing HR processes and procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness and alignment with the university policies, goals, and deliverables. The recruitment efforts will be achieved through the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, as well as developing new, creative recruiting methods. The Consultant will play a critical role in ensuring Drexel is hiring the best and most qualified talent by using fair and equitable hiring practices. The successful Consultant will have strong client service, project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. In addition, they will enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic culture that includes a collaborative work style.

Essential Functions
  • Develop and execute full cycle recruitment solutions focusing on vacant and high turnover positions within client groups. Actively participate in initial applicant reviews, screening, interview process, and candidate follow-up to create a positive candidate experience.
  • Provide quality customer service in high volume searches with timely turn around.
  • Lead recruitment efforts for all job categories (professional staff, faculty, adjunct, temporary/per diem/casual), internal and external candidates, and external staffing agencies. Efficiently and effectively assist with filling open positions, with reasonable timeframe to fill.
  • Partner with hiring managers and search committees to lead the creation of a recruitment and advertising plan for each open position. Assist hiring manager with drafting pre-screening and interview questions, writing response letters, and performing reference checks.
  • Develop and implement appropriate sourcing strategies, post external advertisements with professional organizations and other position appropriate venues while adhering to inclusive initiatives. Utilize social media and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.
  • Conduct regular follow-up with managers and employees to establish rapport and to determine the effectiveness of recruitment plans and customize strategies based on department need.
  • Review and edit job descriptions to ensure consistency within client areas as well as throughout the University.
  • Initiate, manage, and participate in creating presentations for recruitment best practices, updating hiring guides, and training clients on the applicant tracking system.
  • Coordinate and implement recruiting initiatives, concentrating on diversity, compliance, and employment law.
  • Assist to identify candidate pools of qualified applicants for high turnover positions.
  • Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
  • Develop a full understanding of onboarding processes, cross-functioning into other HR functions such as Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, HR Compliance, etc.
  • Take lead on the offer process for new hires – discuss verbal offer, negotiate counter offers on behalf of the finalist and the hiring department, issue offer letters, and initiate onboarding.
  • Partner with the Tax Office and the Office of International Students & Scholar Services (ISSS) on the hiring of foreign nationals to ensure compliance with all applicable federal laws and Drexel University policy.
  • Participate in workforce development career services efforts with the intent to develop and create opportunity for the community workforce.
  • Attend professional development opportunities through Drexel University, webinars, locally held seminars and conferences.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing recruitment plans and leading interview processes
  • Creativity in networking and sourcing applicants, building relationships with internal and external candidates for possible consideration
  • Proven excellent customer support skills with demonstrated evidence of strong business acumen including the ability to understand the needs of the organization and adjust HR services in accordance with those business needs and requirements
  • Ability to deal with rapid change and ambiguity
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of management.
  • Strong presentation skills and presence
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate and influence others
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications
  • SHRM or PHR certification preferred
  • A combination of working in a recruitment firm as well as corporate environment preferred
Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

Hybrid/Flexible work arrangement - mostly remote with a willingness to work on-campus for occasional client meetings and HR staff events.

Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt with a salary grade of K. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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Advertised:Nov 1 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Dec 1 2022 Eastern Standard Time

Company

Drexel University

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel University is an urban research university that integrates education, scholarship, diverse partnerships, and our global community to address society’s most pressing challenges through an inclusive learning environment, immersive experiential learning, external partnerships, transdisciplinary and applied research, and creative activity. We prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change

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