WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is seeking a talented Human Resources Specialist. This position will provide impactful Human Resources partnership with the focus on staff recruitment, sourcing, and building a strong recruitment network on social media and other recruitment platforms. Partner with hiring managers as a talent advisor in screening candidates and facilitating the recruitment process from start to end.

• Leads the staff recruitment utilizing proactive recruitment strategies.
• Assists with developing and implementing strategic recruitment initiatives focusing on DEI, belonging, and culture.
• Posts staff positions through applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Responsible for staff position advertising utilizing advertising agencies.
• Conducts pre-screening process for staff candidates.
• Assists with creation and distribution of interview feedback surveys and survey responses.
• Prepares compensation recommendation for review.
• Prepares and delivers offers of employment for staff candidates.
• Assists with background check reviews and filing.
• Enters staff new hire actions into HRIS.
• Maintenance of open positions spreadsheets.
• Assists with new employee onboarding process including new hire orientation for all staff and faculty.
• Responsible for back up for the badging system process and procedures.
• Conducts regular follow up meetings with hiring supervisors to ensure timeliness of recruitment process.
• Works closely with Talent Acquisition team members regarding the sourcing, interview and selection process.
• Assists with HR onboarding for annual new resident orientation.
• Serves as back-up for status changes and termination processes.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• A minimum of 2 years recruitment experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in word processing and file management using Word.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in grammar and spelling skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present recommendations and ideas, and to summarize complex issues.
• Experience with iCIMS preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and proficiency in applicant tracking systems and HR information systems as required by the department.
• Well-developed knowledge of human resources functions including HR and DEI recruitment metrics and analytics.
• Comfortable with public speaking and interfacing with individuals.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Excel, iCIMS, Berke Assessment and other software as required by the department.
• Adept knowledge of organizational operations and policy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be proactive, innovative, and a quick learner.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills along with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to operate automated standard office equipment such as phone system, copier, fax machine, shredder, etc.
• High degree of integrity to maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters related to Human Resources.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)

We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Ascension Borgess and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. Building upon a $100 million foundational gift in 2011, WMed is a recipient of the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and two Master of Science degree programs in Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering. We train physicians in 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek. The Department of Pathology faculty serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with faculty and administrative offices, student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed is building upon Kalamazoos century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical schools advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

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