Employment Recruiter
Salary: $65,000-$70,000 annually
Benefits: The University offers generous benefits including paidtime off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions tothe retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligibledependents.Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Office of Human Resources
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Generally Monday through Friday8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.
Position Number: 235717/10-1206
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is administrative andprofessional recruiting work with an emphasis on casting a wide net to avariety of applicant pools to support the University's strategic goals andworkforce needs. The individual provides best-practice recruitment strategiesand recommendations designed to attract, hire, and retain a highly qualifiedworkforce that enhances the University's mission and the student experience.The position also fosters relationships and builds community partnerships withinternal and external stakeholders to strengthen the University's employmentbrand and talent pipeline. Responsibilities include representing the Universityat recruitment, educational, networking, and community engagement events, whichmay require attendance during evenings and weekends.
Under the general direction of the Director, Employment andRecruiting, work will be reviewed through meetings, reports, statisticalanalysis, and observation of results.
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is neither absolute norrestrictive,but indicates approximate duties and responsibilities which may beredefined pursuant to operational needs.)
Responsiblefor assisting hiring departments as assigned with the employment process. This includes: reviewing hiring policies andprocedures, posting positions, drafting and placing ads in a timely manner,screening applications, interviewing, making referrals, conducting appropriatereference and background checks, and completing required record keeping forboth faculty and non-faculty position searches.
Represents the University at jobfairs, community outreach organizations, and related events in order to promoteDuquesne as an employer of choice, increase the qualified applicant pool andestablishes and maintains relationships with external community groups,agencies and recruiting sources.
Assists with the development ofpolicies and programs to attract, retain and promote a qualified workforce forthe University.
Conducts research on employmentstrategies and advertising resources; develops benchmark statisticalinformation to identify and measure the success of various advertising effortsand for making suggested improvements.
Develops and implements engaging andmeaningful training and educational programs for hiring managers on employmentlaw and best practices related to hiring; develops toolkits and related onlineresources.
Keeps current on recruitmentprograms, laws and issues by maintaining contact with peers at otherinstitutions of higher learning, others in the field of HR, and throughprofessional development and community organizations.
Develops andimplements hiring best practices with a focus on improving the applicantexperience. Participate as lead for special projects as assigned to enhance theapplicant experience (i.e. the Dual Career Program with CMU, Cornerstoneproject testing, CMS Training for career website updates, etc.).
Serves asthe coordinator for the University's award-winning professional developmentfellows program; sources candidates, works with departments to identifylearning outcomes, gathers performance feedback, mentors, connects candidateswith other mentors or resources to enhance professional growth and development,connects fellows with appropriate internal job opportunities as the fellowshipcomes to a close, etc. Promotes and seeks out ways in which to publicize theProfessional Development Fellows Program.
Develops,implements, and utilizes various social media platforms and video in order topost positions and recruit passive job seekers. Serves as lead for postingsocial media/advertising and job board requests.
Participates in and/or coordinatesgroup new hire tax and employment form meetings and serves as regular back upand assists with front office operations/coverage and customer services.
Partnerswith the Director, Employment and Recruiting to mentor the HR Assistant orothers as needed (i.e. new hire orientation, Interfolio and Cornerstoneprocesses, recruitment, closure of reqs, onboarding, etc.)
Supports andproactively takes steps to impact the HR Strategic Plan with regard toenhancing community outreach efforts to increase the number of qualifiedapplicants as well as exploring recruitment partnerships with various communitypartners and institutions.
Partnerswith the Director, Employment and Recruiting to respond to customer tickets andoutreach from candidates, clients, etc.
Partnerswith Director, Employment and Recruiting for specialized audits and projects asassigned (i.e. Act 153 , I-9 audits and immigration matters, etc.)
Assists the Director, AVP and CHROwith special projects and assignments as needed.
Completes otherduties as assigned.
Minimumqualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field from an accreditededucational institution and a minimum of two year of progressively responsibleprofessional experience in human resources recruitment or talent acquisition.
Experience with onboarding,applicant tracking systems, and posting positions to job boards and socialmedia platforms is required.
Preferredqualifications:
Master's degree in Human Resources or arelated field of study, experience recruiting in a higher educationenvironment, and PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification are preferred.
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combinationof experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:
Experience with HR recruiting and castinga wide net to increase applicant pools for faculty and non-faculty searches.
An understanding of human resources and employment laws andpractices, specifically Title VII, ADEA, IRCA, EOE, and Affirmative Action.
The ability to perform research and statistical analysis.
Knowledge of software applications, including MicrosoftOffice Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Outlook. Knowledge of Banner,Cornerstone, Interfolio, CMS and employment-related social media platforms ispreferred.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work withcommittees and teams. Ability to gainthe respect and develop rapport with of all constituencies.
Knowledge of various community organizations, professionalorganizations and other existing resources, and ability to reach out to theseresources in order to create qualified applicant pools.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and inwriting. Excellent public speaking andpresentation skills.
Ability to work independently on responsible and confidentialassignments.
Ability and willingness to work beyond core hours and days inorder to attend recruiting events, orientation sessions and to conductapplicant interviews (some evening hours and occasional weekends), etc.
Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated withdignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission ofthe University specifically.
Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.
APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.
DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.