Essential Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field, and
• 5 years of related professional human resources experience; or a combination of education and professional human resource experience to total 9 years; minimum two years recruitment experience
• Experience using social media and internet-based recruiting tools
• Experience developing recruitment strategies to attract diverse candidates
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to build trusted advisor relationships with internal and external clients, leadership, and colleagues
• Experience utilizing and analyzing recruiting metrics
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience consulting with professionals, leaders and key stakeholders
• Experience recruiting as part of a talent acquisition team.
• Experience managing projects
• Experience with CRMs and other recruiting technology systems Skilled in continuous improvement practices and methodology

University of Minnesota - Office of Human Resources
Talent Acquisition Consultant

The University of Minnesota is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant to join our team!

UMN is a world class public research university with unparalleled opportunities, dedicated to meeting the challenges of the future with a global workforce. Our ideal candidate will be successful in partnering with HR staff, campus leaders and hiring managers in executing recruitment strategies which build and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates while demonstrating a multicultural awareness and fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful organization and University community.

Primary duties:

• Partners with hiring managers and HR staff to understand talent needs and expectations, and executes recruitment plans and strategies to fill vacant positions.
• Implements diversity and inclusion strategies throughout the hiring process.
• Works to promote the U of M employer brand and promotes a positive candidate experience.
• Analyzes data to measure the effectiveness of recruiting sources and works to ensure overall recruitment objectives are met.
• Sources active and passive candidates using diversity and inclusion strategies, internal advertising, LinkedIn, databases, job boards, advertisements, social media, and networking.
• Serves as a resource for hiring managers throughout the search and selection process. Explains implicit bias, methods for conducting successful interviews, and assessing talent pools, and ensures a positive candidate experience.
• Utilizes the applicant tracking system and assists hiring managers, HR partners, and prospective candidates by answering questions related to the system.
• Manages special recruitment projects as requested.

Salary Range: $70k - $85k depending on qualifications

Work Environment: Hybrid

• UMN is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.