Talent Acquisition Recruiter at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department

BSD DIV - Administration: Human Resources - HRBP Support

About the Department

The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is the largest unit of the University. Established in 1930, the BSD is comprised of faculty from the clinical and basic sciences. In this unique academic community, a unified division delivers undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postgraduate education in the biological sciences together with outstanding patient care and world-renowned research. The BSD currently includes approximately 135 faculty in the 10 basic science departments, over 800 faculty in 13 clinical departments, and 2400 staff members. The BSD includes the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), approximately 24 academic units, degree-granting committees, and research centers and institutes. The BSD is located on the University's main campus in Hyde Park, 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago. In total, the BSD is responsible for the education and training of more than 1,200 undergraduate students per year and 800 basic science graduate and medical students. The 18 doctoral training programs in biological sciences focus on Darwinian sciences, molecular biosciences, neurosciences, biomedical sciences, public health sciences, radiation physics, and the MD/Ph.D. interdisciplinary scientist training program. Doctoral students in the BSD are supported in part by 25 National Institute of Health (NIH) training grants and NSF, NIH, and HHMI fellowships. The faculty of the BSD, led by the Master of the College, are responsible for teaching undergraduate biology courses. These courses are highly rated by students and the proportion of undergraduates majoring in biology has been increasing. Under the leadership of the University Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the BSD, the BSD and University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC)-a separate legal entity controlled by the University-are collectively known as the University of Chicago Medicine (UChicago Medicine or UCM). UCMC oversees the finances and operations of all inpatient and ambulatory services. The UCMC medical staff is comprised of faculty physicians who receive academic appointments in the University and the clinical departments of the BSD. BSD's patient care operations are conducted on the Hyde Park campus and in clinics located in the South Loop and Orland Park.

Job Summary

The job performs a broad range of operational activities to design, implement, and monitor a variety of human resource programs. Responsibilities are within the Human Resources Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines, allowing the incumbent to acquire higher-level skills.

We're looking for a highly skilled recruiter responsible for attracting and retaining high performing talent at all levels for the BSD. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in recruitment or human resources, with knowledge of screening, selection, interviewing, and hiring practices. You will collaborate with hiring managers and the HRBPs to craft a talent strategy that meets the needs of our growing organization.

If you have a passion for finding untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping individuals find promising careers, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Achieves staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates, building pipelines,advising managersand collaboration across campus community on talent initiatives




• Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans, annual operating plan,goals,and objectives andcollaborating with key stakeholderstoprioritize recruitment plan




• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport




• Research, develop and implement effective talent strategies to attract a diverse applicant pool




• Apply analytical skills to effectivelyuse data totrack metrics and interpretdata fordecision making in recruitmentand talent strategies




• Builds social media campaigns to attract and source applicants outside of typical application pipelines




• Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing relatedresultsas needed




• Supports staff hiring processes, including developing job descriptions, interviewing and reference checking, handling employment offers, and conducting orientation. Drafts templates and routine offer letters




• Counsels employees on benefits and compensation. Coordinates with managers and senior colleagues to determine employee compensation. Analyzes data and prepares charts, graphs, and trend lines for management review with a moderate level of guidance




• Performs other related work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors' degree in human resources, business, finance or related field

Experience

• Experience creating, owning and executing the organization's talent strategy while adjusting for growth


• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Candidate Management Systems


• Advanced knowledge with direct source of talent using job boards, internet searches, LinkedIn Recruiting, career fairs, social media, etc.


• Proven experience conducting various types of interviews (i.e., phone, video, etc.)


• Track record of success in talent assessment, selection and developing practices to support the process


• Demonstrated experience using applicant tracking systems to support the University's mission surrounding Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Workday practices


• Demonstrated experience building internal and external partnership to create exceptional recruitment experience


• Experience building or managing internship programs or college recruiting initiatives


• Familiarity with laws, regulations and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment


• Familiarity with compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentives to understand institutional impact

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR Certification

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to assess current and future state talent needs


• Strong commitment to success of the team, ability to cooperate with others across campus and engage with colleagues respectfully to get things done


• Demonstrated record of change management, supplemented by strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with the ability to plan strategically


• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills


• Outstanding critical thinking skills


• Meticulous attention to detail


• Champions diversity, inclusion and belonging


• Ability to move efficiently, navigate ambiguity, and collectively make an impact


• Ability to model institutional cultural values and attributes


• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet aggressive deadlines


• Ability to grasp the big picture and institutional goals to integrate into the HR team


• Strategic mindset with the ability to think through complex challenges, develop collaborative solutions, and execute in ways that align with the organization's core values and strategic objectives


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.

Job Family

Human Resources

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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