What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Dorsey College?
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- Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
- Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
- Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
- Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).
JOB TITLE
Talent Acquisition Specialist
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
SUPERVISORY
No
REPORTS TO
Senior Director, Human Resources
EEO Classification
Professionals
SUMMARY:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist oversees the full recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to extending offers and tracking talent, including part-time, full-time, per-dream, and adjunct instructors. This role will require participation in workforce planning to determine staffing needs by building and maintaining a robust pipeline of candidates for both current and future opportunities. The specialist works closely with hiring managers to ensure a seamless recruitment experience and keeps precise records of all candidates and the current workforce.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experience and effective communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Partner with hiring managers to ensure the highest quality candidates are sourced and selected.
- Conduct initial screenings of resumes, assess candidate fit, and conduct virtual and in-person interviews.
- Schedule interviews, conduct debrief sessions and present offers to selected candidates.
- Maintain adjunct instructors' contracts.
- Develop and implement creative methods for sourcing candidates to identify diverse, top talent.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Collaborate with hiring managers by providing strategic guidance and equipping leaders with tools and techniques to conduct impactful interviews.
- Maintain solid industry awareness and market intelligence in terms of hiring trends, competitive landscape, compensation trends, and recruiting challenges to make recommendations for innovative solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness. Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- - Workday including documentation and details throughout all phases of the recruitment process.
- Integrate talent acquisition into a highly effective onboarding program that provides a successful candidate experience and ensures retention.
- Bring fresh ideas and insights to advance our talent acquisition strategy and vision for the future
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of federal and state labor laws
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; presentation skills
- Highly organized, motivated, and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong professional integrity
- Ability to problem solve, use good judgment and think critically
- Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant human resources experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
- Prior recruitment experience required
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred
- Prior Workday experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Regular attendance is necessary and essential function
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with Dorsey College is “at will”.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College 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. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071,
athomas@Dorsey.edu
, Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/
. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/
and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.
