Talent Consultant- HR Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning $61,170/yr, slight adjustment possible based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a to 5p

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita State continues to innovate, evolve and shift!
Working for us follows along those lines, to ensure employees are able to do what is needed of them in their role.

The TA team provides "one-stop" service and support for the university's hiring needs. Whether this be for students, returning employees, once a year hires, or all together new to us. Our team and this position are responsible for aligning compliance guidelines and best practices in their designated areas across campus to the department stakeholders. You will provide HR policy guidance and enforcement, escalating needed issues to responsible parties. Verify the accuracy of information entered into the ATS system & other subsequently tied university platforms. Serve as a resource for inquiries regarding all types of university hires, partnering with stakeholders, facilitating collaboration. Foster an environment and relationships where seeking guidance is encouraged, promoting a proactive approach to problem-solving and compliance rather than a reactive, forgiveness-based mindset. This requires a proactive individual who can build strong relationships with students, faculty, hiring managers and other groups to ensure the successful hiring of individuals hopeful to join Shocker Nation!

Our sought-after candidate has a background in recruitment and coordination of hiring duties. Is able to provide exceptional customer service with clear communication guidance in written and verbal modes. Will partner with hiring managers for creative solutions within the confines of policy to assist in meeting their hiring needs. Your focus is on details and their accuracy as well as holding yourself accountable if/when errors are discovered; understanding downstream effects related to errors are why the details are so important! Provide reporting numbers and conduct audits to assist with team improvements related to efficiency and university compliance. You are an engaging person that is not afraid to show you have initiative as well as how capable you are with connecting with others to become their expert resource.

This is your chance to work with a group that isn't "typical HR." Apply now for your opportunity to join a team that is seeking a new teammate, if you're prepared to go on a new journey and understand the curve in higher education!

Job Summary

Advises and assists leadership and staff with human resources programs, policies and procedures related to human resources functional area.

Essential Functions

Provides proactive support in the development and communication of human resources programs, policies and procedures; reviews, analyzes, recommends and develops new programs, policies and procedures. Consults with and advises Human Resources Business Partners and leadership on human resources programs, policies and procedures. Provides prompt resolution of requests and questions specific to functional area, which may have been escalated due to the specialized nature. Serves as a subject matter expert in functional area; educates staff to ensure consistent and equitable application of policies and procedures. Identifies issues that may hinder the University's progress on strategic initiatives and recommends appropriate interventions, as needed.

Job Duties

Meet with hiring managers to advise on best practices for the hiring process including interviewing aspects, ATS appropriate use, WSU policy guidelines, & etc.
Build rapport with areas of the university you're supporting to become a sought-after expert pertaining to all things TA/hiring related.
Documentation and focus on details related to intake meetings with depts, information in ATS system, processes employed for different hire types.
Perform regular audits, I9 appointments, trainings & reporting needs.
Take part in full recruitment lifecycle, acting as primary or backup role depending on assignment &/or strengths skillset of team.
Identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs while contributing to the larger trainings provided to the university.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field. Every year of experience beyond three (3) years can be substituted for 30 hours of college coursework.
• Three (3) years of experience in human resources or related field

Faculty Requirements

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  Strong organizational, time management and documentation skills.
  Focus on details with accuracy being primary focus.
  Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests with competing deadlines.
  Proficient with technology, including MS suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT).
  Highly motivated, showing initiative for learning continuously and results oriented.
  Capable to build rapport with diverse groups and backgrounds.
  Proficient with communicating process expectations and guidance to stakeholders in terms common to them while creating buy-in illustrating why it's in best interest.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement: