University Staff Recruiter

University Staff Recruiter

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exempt Role Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) Human Resources office is seeking a Staff Recruiter to join our Recruitment Team. The UTK Human Resources Office provides services to faculty, staff, student and temporary employees. Our office values excellence and inclusion by building relationships with respect, integrity, accountability and care. Our HR team is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and inclusion goals of the University. We offer a culture that is supportive of respect and equity to meet the needs of our campus.

Accountabilities

Recruitment Services

• Recruits, screens and refers qualified candidates to hiring departments for further consideration
• Partners with departments to provide guidance on the hiring process including explanation of recruitment-related policies and procedures, posting positions, candidate screening, interviewing strategies
• Counsels employees affected by reduction in force
• Communicates with candidates concerning specific vacancies, job qualifications, resume assistance, salary concerns and benefits information
• Extends job offers to new hires, processes new hire paperwork and coordinates on-boarding

Community partnerships

• Participates in community events such as career fairs, workshops, and assisted placement services
• Develops and facilitates training programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or comparable area of consideration and 2 years human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting in a higher education environment
• PHR, SPHR or other related certification

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of employment related federal & state law and EEOC regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and MS Office skills
• Ability to source and cultivate candidates from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to be flexible/objective in a high-pressure environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of IRIS (SAP) and Taleo (Oracle)

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Finalists for this position may be asked to provide information about investigations and findings related to sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assaults, dating/domestic violence, and stalking during their current or immediately previous employment (if not currently employed).