Lead, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Type of Appointment

Full-Time, Probationary

Job Classification

Confidential Administrative Support II

Anticipated Hiring Range

$4,687 - $7,500 per month

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, unless otherwise notified

Recruitment Closing Date

October 21, 2025

The Department

The Talent Acquisition Department is dedicated to recruiting, sourcing, and onboarding a highly qualified and diverse workforce aligned with the institution's mission, values, and strategic priorities. The department partners with campus stakeholders to develop and implement effective talent strategies that promote inclusive excellence, workforce planning, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership : Provide lead direction, training, and mentorship to Talent Advisors, Student Assistants, and / or Interns. Serve as the staff leader within the recruitment team, setting expectations, providing ongoing training, modeling best practices, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures. Use reasonable judgement to resolve complex and sensitive hiring matters with Talent Advisors and Hiring Managers. Provide confidential support to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, and Director, Talent Acquisition & Comp / Class and serve as a backup for emergency recruitment needs. Support special projects, reporting, and ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by leadership. Provide input for the performance evaluation of staff within Talent Acquisition. Serve as a back up for the Manager, Talent Acquisition, making decisions when necessary. Consult managers on confidential matters related to recruitments.
• Recruitment Strategy and Execution : Manage full-cycle recruitment for staff and management positions, leading intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation. Partner with hiring managers and campus partners on recruitment and outreach strategies backed by talent intelligence and recruitment best practices. Drive sourcing and recruiting initiatives to attract diverse and qualified talent using job boards, social media, networking, and industry events. Attend job fairs and campus events to expand the talent pipeline. Partner with campus stakeholders to enhance employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts. Manage the CSU confidential reference-checking process and handle information related to Title IX, misconduct, and other sensitive matters. Attend CSU CHRS calls and support rollout of HR technologies, ensuring integration into recruitment workflows and providing training. Oversee orientation and onboarding programs, ensuring a positive candidate experience from offer through hire. Interpret policies and procedures in bargaining agreements, executive orders, employment state laws, CO Tech Letters, and MOUs to guide employment-related actions. Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic recruitment initiatives.
• Executive Recruitments : Lead executive and high-level management searches with confidentiality and policy compliance. Consult and provide recommendations to Vice Presidents for executive recruitments and handle sensitive issues that may arise during these processes.
• Process and Continuous Improvement : Champion continuous improvement by assessing recruitment workflows, identifying efficiencies, and recommending process enhancements to address bottlenecks, compliance risks, or candidate experience gaps. Create confidential reports regarding system-wide salaries for recruitment recommendations. Ensure effective use of ATS and HR systems, track recruiting metrics, and stay current on recruiting trends and employment laws to drive improvements.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Other Notices

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination, Reasonable Accommodation, Equal Employment Opportunity, Background Check, Employment Eligibility Verification, University Driving Requirements, CANRA, Security & Fire Safety, and related policies are referenced in the original posting. For complete details, refer to the employer's notices.

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