Manager, Talent Acquisition

Position Title Manager, Talent Acquisition Position Type Staff Department Equity, Culture & Talent FLSA Exempt Union/Non Union Non Union Full Time or Part Time Full Time Grade 16 Salary Range Hiring Salary Range $78,039 - $111,540 / annually Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Regular or Temporary Regular Job Description Summary

This position assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of marketing, recruitment and retention strategies for a wide variety of professional and non-professional positions with the college. Provide assistance to administration in projecting and meeting hiring needs by providing leadership in the areas of recruitment and retention. This position delivers high-quality candidates of all levels while guiding hiring managers and candidates through the selection process. Serves as a critical HR consultant to the Vice President and their leadership team by providing both HR strategic and operational guidance and direction. Responsible for primary contact, outreach, and liaison for ECT, with the knowledge and capacity to respond to inquiries and provide information, guidance, and direction regarding the functional areas of Talent Acquisition.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required

• Three years of experience in human resources required (preferably in an institution of higher education).

• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience (preferably of a Recruitment staff.)

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Champions employee and labor relations issues by addressing known or potential employee or labor relations issues, conduct effective mediation to reduce escalation to grievance, provide performance management guidance to line management that includes coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary and performance action.

• Provide general education and guidance to employees and managers on employment laws, collective bargaining agreement and College policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate understanding of the division goals and works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Consult with management and provide HR guidance and/or policy as needed on day-to-day operations, collective bargain agreement, College policies and procedures by analyzing, interpreting, and conveying information or data trends to leaders, supervisors, and employees.

• Provides input, guidance, and direction on all aspects of strategic initiatives impacting people, including business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning by monitoring the pulse of the division units and the people within them to address issues or needs, fostering a high level of employee engagement.

• Supervises employees in the recruitment area and reviews their work as necessary

• Review and analyze candidate information to qualify and assess candidates

• Assist in the development of recruitment and retention strategies, to include reduction of recruitment to-hire timeline

• Provide guidance and leadership to the college recruitment process

• In conjunction with the search chair, develop, document and implement recruitment strategies and advertisements for each open position

• Develop and maintain an applicant pool reflective of our community in terms of diversity

• Create and foster relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations to attract diverse candidates

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with PGCC personnel, candidates, and community members and organizations

• Negotiate salaries with successful candidates, make employment offers

• Responsible for the rank and salary placement of all newly hired full-time faculty

• Responsible for the Affirmative Action screening process of applicants to ensure diversity of hires

• Interacts with the college's constituency leaders to form Review Screening Committees

• Coordinates schedules and leads the meetings for Review Screening Committees

• Complete and present weekly recruitment activity report

• Communicate regularly and effectively with applicants and staff regarding the status of each requisition of interest

• Represent the College at recruitment fairs and at employment related presentations

• Maintain web, television, radio and recorded telephone advertising for PGCC employment

• Consult and advise personnel to ensure compliance with department processes, PGCC policy, local, state, and federal laws related to the nature of each position

• Manage database and generate reports using the web-based applications system for all recruitment, hiring and retention activity

• Tracking the hiring supervisors on the applicant tracking system

• Coordinates employment testing, i.e., keyboarding test, campus police entry and promotional examinations

• Ensures that limited background checks are completed and reviewed as required for specific positions (when applicable)

• Answers inquiries regarding employment opportunities at the College; maintains current knowledge of employment opportunities

• Reviews all interview and screening documentation to ensure legal compliance

• Creates, updates and maintains PGCC Employment Brochure

• Supervises employees in the recruitment area, reviews their work as necessary and conducts annual evaluations

• Reviews notice of employment action forms and hire letters prepared by the Recruitment Staff

• Serves on College committees and attends seminars, conferences and professional association meetings as appropriate

• Implementation, maintenance and training of the PeopleSoft Applicant tracking system

• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work with people at all levels of the College to achieve successful results

• Ability to communicate and present information to executives, supervisors, and employees

• Ability to conduct difficult conversations and follow up

• Ability to provide opportunities and resources to a group to help them achieve goals.

• Ability to ensure people know how/what to do and have the skills and tools to perform

• Extent of experience in human resources, particularly in employment recruitment

• Extent of experience processing employment applications in accordance with prescribed qualifications

• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential matters in a sensitive and mature manner

• Ability to create, write, edit and update PGCC Employment pamphlet

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with various software packages, including Word, Excel, GroupWise and on-line applicant tracking systems

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral

• Working knowledge of HR Recruitment Laws and New Hire practices

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, excellent customer service skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups

• Ability to work with external vendors

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.

• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Is Background Check Required? Yes Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus? No