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Talent Acquisition Specialist

University of Utah Health
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026 CLOSED ON 8/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at University of Utah Health?

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The TA Specialist serves as a strategic business partner to assigned recruiter(s). Provides recruitment services in a positive, timely, service oriented, cost efficient and effective manner. Recruitment services are delivered by working with assigned recruiter(s) to understand their business, proactively address their staffing needs, and providing Recruitment and Workforce Planning services to meet those needs.

Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Manages the pre-screening process for high volume positions as assigned by recruiter(s) to ensure minimum qualifications are met.

  • Extends approved job offers to final candidates as assigned by recruiter(s). Manages assigned salary negotiations with compensation, candidate and hiring manager.

  • Provide out of office coverage for assigned recruiter(s).

  • Provide interim coverage as needed.

  • In conjunction with Sourcing, participates in job fairs and other outreach activities.

  • Utilizes technology tools to facilitate recruiting and hiring processes.

  • Builds positive relationships with peers, hiring managers and executives.

  • Maintains knowledge of current employee offerings, benefits, incentives, salary structures, etc. Provides U Health information related to culture and benefits to potential candidates, which promotes U Health as both the provider of choice and the employer of choice.

  • Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of recruiting.

  • Ensures that recruiting and employment activities are in compliance with government regulations and organization policy and procedures.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Builds Appropriate Relationships: Develops strong interpersonal alliances at appropriate levels, both within and outside the organization; builds solid relationships characterized by mutual respect.

  • Self-Direction: Establishes goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets with little or no motivation from superiors. Assembles and leads teams to achieve established goals within deadlines set.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to change to meet organizational needs. Adapts to stressful situations.

  • Urgency: Consistently responds promptly and efficiently to problems and tasks. Punctual for meeting project deadlines.

  • Influence: Convinces others to embrace a position and take a specific course of action.

  • Levering Networks: Draws upon a wide range of professional and business relationships for help and support in achieving individual and organizational goals.

  • Negotiation: Skillfully use argument and persuasion to reach a favorable position.

  • Financial: Does not waste resources. Looks for methods to improve processes that have a positive impact on the bottom line.

  • Attitude: Positive about work; is cooperative and follows through on commitments. Manages stress well.

  • Professionalism: Set examples. Stays current in terms of professional development.

  • Idea Generation and Innovation: Embodies creativity and innovation in identifying talent through multiple sources, networking, on-line, in person, job fairs and advertisement, etc.

  • Sales Orientation: Ability to be the face of the organization for recruitment – Providing candidates with information highlighting the organization as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

Required

  • Two years experience in recruiting.

  • Experience marketing job opportunities to potential candidates.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  • Experience working with an applicant tracking system.

  • Experience utilizing a database management tool to track leads or networks.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  • This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Non Indicated

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 84492
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 05A TALENT ACQUISITION
Category Human Resources
Workplace Set Up Hybrid

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

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