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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & Engagement or designee, the Senior Talent Associate will be responsible for performing complex and varied duties to complete the successful hiring and onboarding of Post-Doctoral Associates, Visiting Scholars, Specialty hiring and other types of positions.  This position requires advanced communication, customer service, organization, multi-tasking, follow-up, and computer skills.  This individual will work in a fast-paced environment that will need to use a high degree of independent action and judgment.

Consistently applies the UMMS values of integrity, a commitment to diversity, collegiality and operational excellence in the accomplishment of our mission of advancing the health and well-being of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering advances in education, research and health care delivery. Responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with our commitment to civility and code of conduct, as detailed in UMMS policies, especially with respect to Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as primary contact for hiring Post-Doctoral Associates, Visiting Scholars, Post Retirees and specialty hires.
• Responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment efforts for hiring Post-Doctoral researchers from requisition approvals, job postings, offer development, onboarding including Ph.D. degree verifications, background checks and maintaining compliant records and following university policy and procedures. 
• Collaborate with the hiring manager in creating and posting Post-Doctoral Associates position descriptions.
• Facilitate the hiring and on boarding of staff types according to UMMS policies and guidelines.
• Partner with Compensation, Immigration Services, Office of Post-doctoral Scholars and/or other appropriate departments to facilitate recruiting efforts as required.
• Research and develop recruitment/posting strategies and sourcing solutions to identify candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with department administrators and key stakeholders and external clients.
• Interact and follow up with new hires on their inquiries and facilitate a smooth onboarding process.
• Create and maintain job folders per HR compliance process.
• Support talent specialist in attending job fairs and other hiring events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years’ experience recruiting and/or supporting talent acquisition efforts.
• Previous experiences that include direct interface with hiring managers focusing on executing talent acquisition needs, internally and externally. 
• Experience utilizing social media tools and resources to support sourcing and recruiting efforts.
• The demonstrated knowledge base in recruiting to include familiarity with recruitment processes, effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize and organize work activities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and the ability to support diversity in workforce recruitment and retention.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking system platforms.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.
• Exceptional customer service orientation with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with all organizational levels.
• Strong appreciation for and demonstration of confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR Certification (PHR or SPHR)
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft HR Platform
• Proficiency in using the ICIMS Talent Management Platform

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