(Hybrid) Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter - West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
About the Job
Description
West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter
About the Opportunity
The Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter will develop, implement, and execute talent acquisition strategy while delivering innovative recruitment and souring solutions aligned with hiring leader goals and the university’s strategic plan. Providing full lifecycle recruitment and hiring support, this role will serve assigned client areas through partnership with hiring leaders to develop a deep understanding of the unit, positions, and hiring needs. As the Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter, you will be part of a team focused on delivering the highest quality service to our internal and external customers, with professionalism and integrity.
Client/Customer Focus Areas will include but are not limited to: ABS/Procurement, Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Shared Services Center, ITS, Legal, Real Estate, Talent and Culture, President’s Office.
At WVU, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
· 37.5-hour work week
· 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
· 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
· 18 sick days per year
(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
· WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
· 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
· Wellness programs
This position is hybrid, with the expectation of a schedule that includes onsite and work from home opportunity. Talent Acquisition and Recruitment’s core office hours are Monday – Friday 8:15-4:45. This position is expected to work the hours needed to meet professional responsibilities.
What you'll do:
· Develop, collaborate, and maintain strong working relationships with leaders to ensure understanding of business needs while proactively working to support assigned client areas.
· Deliver talent acquisition strategies, sourcing, recruitment, and full lifecycle hiring process for positions across WVU’s campus(es).
· Utilize proven sourcing and recruitment techniques, passive candidate strategies, and social technologies to proactively build talent networks and pipelines.
· Report sourcing and recruitment performance metrics and ROI on a quarterly basis.
· Leverage external market data, vendors, sourcing channels and the latest technology available to quickly build and maintain external talent pipelines.
· Maintains and identifies in-depth and up to date knowledge of social media, sourcing strategies, search techniques and tools.
· Provide strategic guidance and support to leaders regarding all matters pertaining to the recruitment and hiring process; become a trusted partner.
· Manage the hiring process from initiation through final offer, ensuring a high touch positive leader and candidate experience.
o Conduct consultative intake meetings for all new positions (in person and virtually)
o Facilitate training with client groups on search, recruiting processes, and best practices.
o Provide weekly search status reports, assess risks/challenges, and drive solution-oriented results.
o Perform initial candidate screening, validation of qualifications, and salary expectations.
o Manage the interview process - ensure qualified candidates are thoroughly vetted before presenting, ensure quick turn around on requests to schedule interviews, develops interview guides, debrief with interview panelists, and provide timely feedback to candidates.
o Assist leaders to determine appropriate salary offer, with collaboration from Classification & Compensation as necessary.
o Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date records in our Applicant Tracking System
· Develop, maintain, and execute processes and procedures in collaboration with WVU ISSS to expedite employment and sponsorship process for foreign national hires.
· Champion the WVU employee benefit and compensation package to candidates and ensure understanding of offerings.
· Work in a performance-metric driven environment where hiring manager/candidate experience, quality/quantity of hires, time to fill, are measured.
· Influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
· Develop and maintain business relationships with key colleges, universities, technical school, student, alumni, and professional associations to build and sustain a pipeline of applicants.
· Coordinate/host and attend recruitment networking events.
· Support the Dual Careers Program through engagement with clients and assistance with job searches.
· Engage in regular in person and virtual meetings.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations, Business Administration or relevant field.
Experience:
Minimum three years of relevant professional level human resources experience in Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, and Recruitment.
Experience developing and executing strategic recruitment plans.
Experience with ATS systems, job promotion, and sourcing tools (Workday Recruiting, LinkedIn and Indeed preferred).
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing employment policies and practices.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent organizational, and presentation skills.
Must be proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
Strong public communication skills that allow the professional representation of WVU to a variety of business, educational, and community associates.
Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to build successful relationships with team members, leaders, and candidates.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn internal HRIS and talent management systems.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the university.
Ability to travel to all WVU facilities and regional campus locations.
Use of one’s personal vehicle (or WVU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, is required.
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches, and experiences.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.