Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

In partnership with the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition, campus unit leaders and University Human Resources leaders, the UHR Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for addressing existing and anticipated talent acquisition and staffing needs. This position will support all facets of workforce planning, full-cycle talent acquisition, and the candidate selection process.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Provide full cycle talent acquisition services to campus unit leaders. Review and evaluate applications for work history, education and training, salary desired, other skills, and abilities to determine qualification for employment; conducts interviews, administers assessments, checks references and background.

Meet with Hiring Officials to discuss talent acquisition strategies.

Develop appropriate talent acquisition strategies while identifying timelines and milestones, if necessary, to guide the talent acquisition process to a timely closure.

Lead the talent acquisition process from receipt of vacancy through to onboarding of selected candidates.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: N/A

Preferences: N/A

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in talent acquisition.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of relevant regulatory, compliance, and employment laws.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally.

Ability to present data and information effectively.

Ability to collaborate and work effectively with leaders and practitioners at all levels.

Ability to design and implement talent acquisition initiatives.

Ability to provide full cycle talent acquisition strategies, including but not limited to, sourcing, assessing, interviewing, presenting total compensation offerings, hiring, and onboarding.

Ability to work with data and metrics.

Ability to forecast staffing needs and utilize existing candidate pipelines.

Ability to identify and implement effective and creative talent acquisition strategies.

Ability to facilitate problem solving and approach client issues from a solution-oriented stance.

Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and work effectively under pressure with multiple deliverables.

Ability to assess and prioritize risks and issues and evaluate competing needs.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Best Consideration Date: March 19, 2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPA-University Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$69,520-$80,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.

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