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Working Title:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

Human Resources Specialist 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

217: Commissioner's Plan - Confidential

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$25.29 - $36.71

Job Description

This position provides consultation to hiring managers regarding the search and selection and process, leads recruitment efforts, manages the student employment process, and participates in the development of related processes and procedures to ensure total alignment with the strategic goals of the human resources division and Metropolitan State University. The incumbent performs high level professional and administrative functions within the Human Resources Division to ensure that the requirements of personnel rules, regulations, laws, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel plans are met. In addition to this broad set of responsibilities, this position also serves as a resource to the management team for labor relations information, as defined in M.S. 13.37, and used in collective bargaining. The incumbent will have access to documents/data containing labor relations Information, as defined in M.S. 13.37; and provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan.

PRINCIPLE** **RESPONSIBILITIES** **AND** **RESULTS

Talent** **Acquisition:

+ Develops a working knowledge of schools, colleges, and divisions within the University in order to quickly identify hiring needs, as well as how that fits into the broader organizational culture;

+ Develops a pipeline of talent, specifically for frequently filled positions;

+ Works creatively with schools, colleges, and divisions to help create recruitment plans and identify resources for outreach and staffing needs;

+ Provides training and consultation to hiring units and search committees on the university and MN State search and selection process, hiring and onboarding procedures; ensures all required training is completed by search committee members prior to pool release;

+ Reviews, processes, and follows up as appropriate on all pre-employment background checks as applicable;

+ Works with departments/VP coordinators to help ensure compliance with AA/EEO regulations, employment laws, and adherence to university policies and procedures;

+ Prepares draft postings/announcements/ads for open positions; works with hiring manager to finalize communications regarding open positions; Works with hiring managers and hiring committees to resolve day-to-day recruitment issues and respond to inquiries about the university's search process; Monitors, tracks and communicates to applicable parties the progress of all searches being supported by this role; Assists in training end-users, e.g. as hiring managers, classified and unclassified employees in the use of the talent management system;

+ Oversees all aspects of related applicant tracking system per employee group (i.e. training, troubleshooting, improvements, and interface with applicant tracking systems)

+ Utilizesvariousjob boards,MinnesotaWorks,Higher EducationRecruitingConsortium(HERC), and other relevant sources to disseminate campus employment opportunities;

+ Completes salary calculations and pay actions for new appointments;

+ Develops and manages staffing vendor relationships as applicable.

+ Serves as a resource to the management team for labor relations information, as defined inM.S.13.37,andusedincollectivebargaining.

+ Accesses documents and data related to labor relations, as defined in M.S. 13.37, and provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan.

Create and maintain all records related to all classified and unclassified** **searches:

+ Collect, organize and archive files upon completion of each search.

+ In accordance with Minnesota Statute and the University's policies and procedures for Record Retention, disposition, maintain and purge closed search files accordingly.

+ Jointly organize and maintain the tracking system to monitor all classified and unclassified hiring activity with other search andon staff. This data is used to generate monthly search status reports for review byand tobe handed out at meet and confer, and to report turnaround times during the search process.

+ Complete dispositioning of files according to standards.

Demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities. All employees of Metropolitan State University are expected to conduct themselves professionally and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.

Demonstrates a commitment to continuous** **improvement:

+ Analyzes work processes for ways to improve them in order to provide more effective and user­ friendly services.

+ Seeks out and engages in learning to develop understanding of continuous improvement tools and skills, to develop professionally and in preparation for future opportunities to better serve the university.

Develops and maintains desk manual and process mapping for processes in this** **role.

Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department/division and maintain the reputation of the university.

Salary Range:

$52,806 - $76,650

Minimum Qualifications:

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application

materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, public policy or similar field; or two (2) years of professional experience performing human resources work in selection, classification, or transactions related to employment and staffing.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Demonstrated experience using applicant tracking systems.

+ Excellent communication skills.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting, including recruitment strategies and managing a search process.

+ Skills in project management, organization, and time management.

+ Ability to collaborate and develop effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds throughout the university.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 am- 4:30 pm

Monday-Friday

Telework?

Yes

About

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist. his is a full-time/probationary position within the department of Human Resources.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

07-07-2025

Position End Date:

07-08-2025

Open Date:

05-19-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Maya Washington-Zeigler

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]