PRN Talent Acquisition Consultant

Position Summary / Career Interest:

As a [Healthcare] Talent Acquisition Consultant, you have an ability for networking, connecting, and speaking with people in order to get to know candidates, understand them and build relationships. The Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, screening and will refer job candidates for job openings within the health system. Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications and skills. Assists in the development of recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific openings.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Demonstrates an active commitment to the mission and values of the hospital.
• Recruits, interviews, screens, and refers job candidates for job openings.
• Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.
• Assists in the development of recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific openings.
• Develops and maintains network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates. Initiates contact with possible qualified candidates for specific job openings.
• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements, and to provide information about the organization and position.
• Screens and refers candidates for additional interviews with others in the organization.
• Writes ads and creates ad campaigns.
• Reviews and approves on-line screening questions related to job descriptions.
• Plans/coordinates participation in, sets up display, and works at job fairs.
• Develops and maintains contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
• Oversee Recruitment Tech areas, involvement in hiring, coaching, counseling and disciplinary action.
• Works with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit applicants.
• Utilizes on-line internet recruiting sources to identify and recruit applicants.
• Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.
• Requests background checks, employment references, and education verification on candidates.
• Coordinates the pre-employment process with candidates.
• Serves as a resource for the other recruiters and is responsible for training new staff.
• Assists Manager/Director with the review and improvement of employment processes related to the identification of applicant sources, recruitment of candidates, job offers and orientation.
• Under general direction of Manager/Director, recommends changes to policies, processes and procedures.
• Brings ideas/concerns to Manager/Director; participates in department decision-making.
• Helps manage and track overall project issues.
• Proactively monitors projects and works collaboratively with team members, customers, and vendors to remove progress barriers. Coordinates and oversees special projects as requested by Manager/Director. Other duties as assigned/requested.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university OR
• Associates Degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience (4 years combined). OR
• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of direct recruitment experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Recruitment experience in healthcare.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with executives, management, and employee of the hospital as well as members of other organizations required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Bachelor's degree in related field, or associate's with 2 years experience, or high school diploma with 4 years direct recruitment experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• recruiting candidates
• interviewing applicants
• screening candidates

Job Details

• Category: Human Resources
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — Kansas, United States
• Languages: English

About The University of Kansas Health System

A health system providing medical care and hospital services. — Industry: Healthcare