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Talent Acquisition Consultant

University of California Santa Cruz

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Posted:

December 31, 2020

Location:

Scotts Valley, California

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Human Resources, Staff/Administrative

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Location: Scotts Valley
Job ID: 14148

Initial Review Date (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The Initial Review Date (IRD) for this job is: 01-19-2021

Dept Marketing Statement
Under Staff Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition unit is a service organization representing the University of California to our customers and to the public. While demonstrating integrity and professionalism, our goal is to strategically partner with our customers by providing expertise and promoting dialogue at every opportunity in order to achieve the most appropriate and effective talent solutions.

More information about Staff Human Resources can be found at: https://shr.ucsc.edu/index.html

Job Overview

Involves developing, implementing and / or maintaining recruitment and other employment related programs and policies. Provides advice and counsel on employment practices and recruitment processes. Under the general supervision, the Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) serves as a primary consultant to administrators, managers and supervisors on a wide array of talent acquisition, and recruitment and hiring related functions.

Performs analysis of, develops and implements recruitment strategies across the organization and in designated business units to successfully attract a high quality and diverse workforce. Partners with hiring managers to discuss ideal approaches for acquiring needed talent and directly assists with complex hiring situations. Provides guidance and strategies to accomplish diversity hiring goals and objectives. Advises on all stages from initial recruitment planning, effective applicant screening and interviewing techniques, process documentation and recordkeeping, and the hiring and onboarding of qualified candidates.

The TAC is responsible for developing job postings that ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State employment law, UC policy, Union Contracts, and UC Santa Cruz best practices; directly assists job seekers and applicants to understand the recruitment process; actively participates in community outreach and job fairs and facilitates the UCSC applicant workshops.

Uses professional techniques and concepts to support recruitment and search efforts that are of moderate scope and complexity, and are aimed at hiring skilled operational, technical, and professional level positions while meeting specific diversity hiring goals. Normally receives general direction on assignments, with more detailed direction provided on new or more specialized and complex assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Works with internal and external contacts.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary Information: $25.00/hour.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits

Schedule Information:
Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%
Average Hours Per Week: 40
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Contract appointment

Job End Date: 18 months from hire date, with possibility of extension

Work Location: Scotts Valley campus

Union Representation: None

Job Duties
60% - RECRUITMENT SUPPORT

RECRUITMENT PLANNING

Apply professional talent acquisition techniques and concepts. Work in a collaborative manner with assigned business units, other areas of HR, and outside recruiters / agencies on matters pertaining to talent acquisition. Prioritize work assignments, conduct analysis and help develop recommendations. Apply appropriate policies and procedures in addressing and resolving moderately complex staffing needs. May screen, interview and recommend candidates for skilled operational, technical and professional levels.
Provide guidance and consultation to develop recruitment plan strategies, including how to address underutilized categories. Advise, identify, and consult on recruitment timeline and/or hiring expectations and assist hiring unit to develop a plan to achieve specific time-to-hire goals. Work with the hiring unit to resolve questions and problems, meet compliance requirements, and make strategic recommendations to achieve overall hiring goals. Provide additional support for hard to fill positions or complex hiring situations.

JOB POSTINGS

Responsible for ensuring job posting details are accurate and compliant with applicable Federal and State laws, university policy, collective bargaining agreements and local procedures; perform critical position identification and provide interpretation and guidance on local background check policy; ensure job postings include appropriate language related to special conditions of employment including background check requirements, and legally mandated programs; submit final job posting according to established recruitment plan.

OUTREACH AND ADVERTISING

Participate in coordinating advertising, networking and outreach related activities to attract diverse and qualified applicants. Sourcing activities may include internet job boards, professional associations, and job fairs to strengthen overall quality and diversity of applicant pools. Recommend and assist in development and use of supplemental questions.

APPLICANT POOL MANAGEMENT

Provide expert guidance and consultation to hiring managers and/or search committees on understanding and applying fair hiring standards, and campus diversity in hiring best practices for the following: applicant screening and assessment; development of effective interview and reference check questions; resolution of conflicts/issues commonly faced by search committees; applicant and interviewee communications; complete documentation of screening, interview and selection process & results for recruitment file. May act as backup to facilitate the Preferential Rehire and/or Special Selection programs.

JOB OFFERS

Review selection justification for compliance with fair hiring standards; review job offer documentation for accuracy and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, university policy and labor agreements; identify, research and assess special compliance requirements and recommend revisions to formally extend the job offer. Present and explain terms of offer and conditions of employment and facilitate job offer negotiations as appropriate. Ensure compliance with the criminal history background check process. Finalize the job offer details and communicate the outcome to the unit. Perform accurate data entry of hiring actions in the personnel system.

15% - ONBOARDING PROCESS

Ensure proper scheduling of onboarding sessions, and preparation of employment and other related forms for onboarding of new hires, rehires, and internal candidates.
Support a welcoming onboarding process: may assist with set up of meeting space; may review right-to-work documents and ensure appropriate status; may facilitate onboarding meetings and explain various employment related forms and ensure correct completion.

15% - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Ensure assigned business units are generating required recruitment documentation records and the submittal is timely. Conduct recruitment file reconciliation ensuring compliance with fair hiring standards; finalize all recruitment related activity and ensure appropriate retention of documentation.
Provide timely feedback and/or coaching to hiring teams as needed when recruitment policy and/or process problems or irregularities are identified.

5% - OUTREACH & APPLICANT SUPPORT

Present the UCSC Applicant Workshop to the local community on a rotational basis; participate in the development of workshop content and handouts; participate in community and statewide outreach events (e.g., job fairs).
May provide information and guidance to prospective applicants on the recruitment process including assisting with procedural inquiries and troubleshooting technical issues; provide one-on-one assistance to job seekers in person, including consultation and problem resolution on a variety of procedural questions and system technical issues; respond to applicants and interviewees not selected for hire; field procedural inquiries from Preferential Rehire or Special Selection candidates; make referrals as necessary.
Develop, update and maintain inventory of informational handouts, social media content, and various outreach related information and materials.

5% - TRAINING & SPECIAL PROJECTS

Participate in the development and updating of recruitment and hiring related manuals, internal and external reference materials, self-service tools, system end-user tools; present and assist in content development of recruitment related training as directed.
Provide tools and training to the campus or community. Participate as directed with the following:
Talent Acquisition/Recruiting systems testing;
Development of systems training materials;
Deliver training sessions to internal and external system users;
Participate as a subject matter expert on projects, committees, and work groups.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong writing and editing skills sufficient to compose, produce or complete accurate, professional and persuasive written communications, forms and reports, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills to independently research, analyze, and assimilate information.
Political acumen and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people from a wide-variety of ethnic, socio-economic, professional and educational backgrounds, with professionalism and the ability to celebrate differences.
Strong communication and active listening skills, and the ability to adapt to suit different audiences and communication styles.
Strong ability to work independently and provide value in a team environment.
Strong analytical skills to understand, interpret, and apply complex policies and procedures; develop recommendations and/or solutions.
Organizational and time management skills to independently set priorities, shift between competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex work environment with frequent interruptions.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills to solve problems, and offer appropriate guidance and options to complex matters.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive topics, data and/or materials.
Experience using applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, or similar complex databases.
Knowledge of applicable employment laws, talent acquisition practices, and/or human resources principles.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=14148&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Internal Number: 2112213

About University of California Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.

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