Talent Acquisition Partner

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Talent Acquisition Partner Requisition Number: R-000002127 Department Name: Manager, Talent Acquisition Work Location: Pavilion Grade Level: 9 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Days (United States of America) Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for talent acquisition activities to attract, engage, and hire top talent aligned with organizational goals. Provides working knowledge in full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and market intelligence to support business growth. Ensures compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and industry best practices while delivering positive candidate experience. Coordinates with hiring managers, HR partners, and external networks to build strong talent pipelines and strengthen the organization’s employer brand. Essential Functions • Manages full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection. • Partners with hiring managers to define job requirements, competencies, and selection criteria. • Utilizes applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics to track progress and improve outcomes. • Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies throughout the recruitment process. • Coordinates candidate communications to provide positive and engaging recruitment experience. • Build and maintain talent pipelines through networking, career events, and partnerships. • Collaborates with HR and business leaders to align recruiting efforts with workforce planning needs. • Prepare recruiting reports and metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field Experience Requirement: 2 years of experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) or LinkedIn Recruiter Certification preferred Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L. Loud noises:1. Never M. Temperature extremes:1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation:1. Never P. Burns:1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never T. Combative/violent people:1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! 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