Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Are you an innovative recruiting professional seeking a pivotal role in reshaping talent acquisition at Arizona Western College? We are on the lookout for a motivated, tech-savvy Talent Acquisition Coordinator to lead bold recruitment strategies. In this newly revamped position, you'll have the opportunity to bring daring ideas to life and play a key role in securing the best talent for our student-focused, employee driven, high performing institution.

Salary:
$52,598 – 55,754 per year, depending on experience. Plus, excellent fringe benefits.

Summary of Function:
The Talent Acquisition Coordinator drives recruitment efforts, coordinates and manages beginning-to-end hiring processes, and provides a positive candidate experience; oversees hiring platforms, conducts training, and ensures compliance with employment laws; optimizes recruitment efficiency, contributes to strategic initiatives, supports employees, supervisors, managers, and collaborates with departments and across Human Resources functions.

Typical Duties:

• Serves students. Conducts and oversees the end-to-end hiring process ensuring equal opportunity, including but not limited to screening applications, candidate communication, screening committee guidance, interview scheduling, conducting interviews, preparing offer letters, and collaborating seamlessly with the associated hiring department and the Human Resources team for payroll, benefits, and onboarding. Serves as a point of contact for candidates, providing a positive and informative experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Recruits and advertises new and vacant positions by utilizing diverse channels and platforms such as job fairs, social media, the Internet, career fairs, networking events, active and passive sourcing to attract a broad pool of qualified candidates. Crafts compelling job advertisements and marketing materials to highlight the college's unique opportunities, employee and student-focused culture. Continuously explores innovative ways to enhance recruitment strategies and maintain a talent pipeline for future talent needs and/or succession planning.
• Manages and maintains various platforms associated with hiring, including the applicant tracking system (ATS), recruiting accounts, social media, and the college website. Ensures platforms are regularly updated, user-friendly, and aligned with current technological trends in recruitment and aligned with the College’s mission, vision, values, and brand.
• Conducts comprehensive training sessions related to the hiring process and effective use of the ATS and Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Provides specialized training for screening committee members, interviewers, hiring managers, and authorities to ensure a standardized and fair evaluation process.
• Stays informed about current, and changes to, laws, industry standards and trends, and compliance requirements related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor (DOL), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Human Resources department guidelines, and College policies and procedures. Implements and reinforces practices to ensure compliance, diversity, and fairness in all aspects of recruitment and hiring
• Develops and implements key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction of recruitment and hiring practices. Regularly assesses and analyzes data to identify areas for improvement, implementing strategic enhancements to optimize the overall recruitment process.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in talent acquisition or talent recruitment, or four years of combined HR
  experience including a minimum of two years of talent acquisition or talent recruitment experience
• Experience with Cornerstone ATS, other recruitment software, or an HRIS
• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods, best practices, and federal, state, and local employment
  laws, regulations, and policies

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• Seven years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
• Experience in all areas of sourcing such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, in-person and virtual job fairs
• SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
• SHRM or HRCI Certification

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• SHRM or HRCI Certification within two years of employment

Classification:

• Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Full-time, M-Th 7:00am-5:00pm
• 38 hours per week, 12 months per year
• May require Fridays, nights and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge and current understanding of employment laws, regulations, and practices, including but not limited to EEOC, AAP, ADA, DOL, FLSA
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of and ability to incorporate online meeting platforms into the recruitment process
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and related career and job search skills
• Knowledge of and ability to promote diversity in the workplace
• Knowledge of and ability to deliver exceptional customer service
• Skill in designing and delivering employment skills workshops
• Skill in utilizing and managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), specifically Cornerstone
• Skill in and ability to engage in and demonstrate active recruitment strategies and techniques
• Ability to develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates
• Ability to provide and demonstrate thoughtful, progressive and strategic input and action
• Ability to maintain a high level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidence
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Ability to step-in and support other HR functions when needed
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an open office environment which may result in higher-than-average noise levels
• Working environment may include various indoor and outdoor locations and situations determined by recruitment needs

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate (at least 10 pounds) amounts of weight
• May drive to other campus locations
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

Travel:

• May be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation

Note:

• Yuma, Arizona
• Benefits eligible

POSTING DATE:
May 1, 2024

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:
We are extending the first review date to begin on May 20, 2024. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

• Completed Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
• Cover Letter

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER