Talent Operations Specialist-Multiple Positions

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Job Posting Title:

Talent Operations Specialist-Multiple Positions

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - HRM - OO - TA - Senior Partner (Lauren Foster (00042065))

   

Work Location:

0330 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Talent Operations Specialist plays a critical role in the daily execution and support of LSU’s hiring processes. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of talent acquisition transactions in Workday and supports departments and hiring managers throughout the recruitment life-cycle. The Talent Operations Specialist is detail-oriented, organized, and service-focused, ensuring a seamless experience for both internal stakeholders and candidates.

Job Responsibilities:

35%- Recruitment Process Support - Process and monitor recruitment and hiring transactions in Workday for faculty and staff positions in assigned units. Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, offer processing, and onboarding documentation. Review candidate materials for minimum qualifications and coordinate pre-screening and routing steps. Serve as a point of contact for departments regarding transaction status and next steps.

25%- System and Workflow Management - Ensure data integrity across recruitment-related records and transactions in Workday. Identify and resolve transactional issues, collaborating with central HRM teams as needed. Maintain and update documentation of recruitment workflows and support materials.

20%- Talent Operations - Perform necessary administrative tasks within Workday to support recruitment, such as candidate progression, job requisition updates, and offer processing. Ensure data accuracy and compliance with university and system policies. Support testing efforts as it relates to Talent Acquisition system updates and modifications in the University's HCM system. 

15%- Collaboration and Projects - Collaborate within HRM to develop recruiting trainings and tools for hiring managers. Collaborate with HRM Compensation to establish college/departmental partnerships and strengthen hiring plan strategy and execution. Work collaboratively with Senior Partners on career fairs, talent pipelines, etc. 

5%- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with some professional experience.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. 

Additional Requirements: May be required to perform time-sensitive functions during University closures (e.g. Process hire transactions).

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, please contact Lauren Foster at 225-578-8286 or [email protected]. This professional hourly position offers a pay rate of $26.44 per hour.

   

Posting Date:

August 15, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 15, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

HCM Contact Information: