Specialist, HR Talent Acquisition

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• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
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• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title: Specialist, HR Talent Acquisition

Division: Human Resources

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director, Human Resources Employment and Compensation

Positions Supervised: N/A

The HR talent acquisition specialist is responsible for administering full-cycle recruitment for their designated divisions. This position works closely with hiring managers and supervisors through the position requisition process, developing hiring profiles, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates. This position also supports high-profile searchers along with compliance with employment regulations and internal policies.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Guides hiring managers in developing hiring profiles based on the position’s duties and responsibilities, department’s needs, and industry standards
• Develops and implements selection and employment processes and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and compliance standards
• Assists hiring managers in developing and updating detailed and accurate job descriptions
• Supports the recruitment, screening, and referral of applicants
• Researches appropriate recruiting sources, coordinates the placement of advertisements, and acts as a liaison with external agencies  
• Assists executive leadership with high-profile candidate searches by researching external search firms, establishing timelines, organizing search committees, and coordinating campus visits
• Manages international employee visa processes by serving as a liaison between employees, HR, and legal counsel; ensures timely tracking of expiration dates, renewal deadlines, and compliance, while proactively coordinating meetings and necessary documentation.

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Develops trainings, reference materials, and conducts one-on-one consultations as needed to develop hiring manager competencies
• Guides hiring managers on recruiting, selection, hiring, and exiting processes and protocols
• Responds via email and phone to inquiries regarding hiring and selection

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Collaborates with senior leadership to design, refine, and implement effective recruiting strategies
• Provides coaching and guidance to hiring managers and committees
• Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures
• Assists human resources colleagues with operational support

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years human resources experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR generalist roles
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes and partnering with hiring managers
• Certification from Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Human Resources Certificate Institute preferred
• Experience with Workday or similar applicant tracking/HCM preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Knowledge of human resources practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent analytical skills to facilitate understanding and application of research and statistics in report writing and decision making
• Organizational skills to facilitate effective management of records and data
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use good judgment and think critically
• Ability to use general office hardware and computer software applications, including Workday
• Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Standard Flex
• Hybrid work, which requires internet connection and any other appropriate network communication technology to perform daily duties
• Considerable phone and computer time, utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and CRM system

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift or carry items typically found in an office environment, such as documents or a laptop, usually up to 10-20 pounds
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.