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Stanford University Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter at Stanford, CA Full Time
Full Job Description
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 131 NCAA championship titles, won the Women’s Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup for 25 straight years. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embodies a culture of excellence, embraces our mission of scholar-athleticism, and exemplifies a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.
Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!
Stanford Athletics is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is tasked with ensuring the flawless execution of the DAPER’s talent acquisition processes including recruiting, networking, and talent assessment. They will strategize and coordinate our hiring and staffing while adhering to best hiring practices. Further, this role will assist our DEI officer in developing and implementing a diversity hiring strategy that supports DAPER’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. This position
Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Human Resources, and in partnership with the Chief Diversity Officer, partners with DAPER hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies for multiple assigned positions. Source, screen, schedule, interview, and assess diverse candidate slates. Perform reference checks, and extend candidate offers. Provide timely updates to hiring managers and candidates
- Help DAPER shift from a reactive model to proactively building our talent pipeline
- With guidance from HR leadership, develop progressive diversity sourcing and attraction strategies. Builds connections with relevant associations and partners to stay connected with the latest information on impactful diversity recruiting, sourcing, and branding
- Work with the HR team to articulate the employee value proposition to external and internal candidates.
- Consult with HR colleagues to ensure consistent and fair decisions are made regarding compensation.
- Educates managers on interviewing techniques, potential legal concerns, best practices, and strategies for making compliant and equitable hiring decisions. Provides training and guidance on the overall talent process. Recommends, creates, and conducts recruiting-related workshops for managers on a regular basis.
- Routinely monitors and analyzes recruiting information to identify trends and/or opportunities to improve hiring capability and results. Guides department managers on external market news and talent trends.
- Readily shares ideas for process improvements and implements approved ideas
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience successfully developing and executing candidate generation strategies, including using innovative and creative sourcing methods to tap into diverse and passive applicant pools.
- Experience using an enterprise-scale Applicant Tracking System (ATS), preferably Taleo.
- Demonstrated experience with web-based systems and recruiting sources, including the internet, social media, warm/cold calling, referrals, events, networking, publications, industry groups/associations, and job fairs.
- Ability to deliver results quickly and efficiently to DAPER’s standards and to effectively manage multiple projects and candidates.
- Superb customer focus, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Must have the gravitas, intellectual capability, and talent acquisition and operational knowledge to work successfully with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
- Thorough understanding of hiring, candidate selection, and assessment processes.
- Understanding of how other HR disciplines fit into the recruitment process and employee lifecycle.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and problem-solve in order to complete work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws applicable to the hiring of employees, including affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements.
This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States for a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.
The expected pay range for this position is $88,000-$128,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
DAPER’s Integrity:
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.
Why Stanford is for you:
Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
- The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
- Consistent with its obligations under law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
- Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.