Recruiter II, Human Resources

External Applicants: 

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Job Description Summary

The Recruiter II will assess hiring needs, make recommendations on hiring practices, and utilize creative strategies that elicit interest in employment opportunities at Wake Forest University. This individual is responsible for identifying and hiring credentialed faculty and staff, while creating an unparalleled candidate experience. The Recruiter II will also sustain and advance the University’s diversity recruitment strategy and consistently deliver upon best practices for search and selection in a higher education environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides full cycle recruiting services utilizing creative sourcing solutions, conducting interviews and assessments, and coordinating interviews and other search logistics for critical staff and faculty roles.
• Serves as lead by managing executive searches and serves as human resources consultant to faculty and staff and advises managers.
• Spearhead projects and conduct research in partnership with the recruitment team.
• Collaborates with the Provost and Deans' office to streamline faculty hiring practices and develop program-specific recruiting strategies.
• Sources talent through methods including, but not limited to: faculty and staff referral generation, networking, proactive outreach to passive prospects, social media and offline sourcing channels.
• Leverage social media platforms in collaboration with Wake Forest University's Human Resources communications team to develop and implement compelling strategies to engage a broad audience.
• Serves as subject-matter expert regarding the talent recruiting process for faculty and staff.
• Educates, guides, and consults with hiring managers and department leaders.
• In consultation with the Director of Recruitment,conducts cyclical planning meetings with Deans, Department Heads, faculty, and staff in the Undergraduate College and Professional Schools; creates program-specific recruiting strategies to meet current and projected faculty and staff talent needs.
• Builds applicant sources by contacting universities and other organizations, and fostering collaboration with other recruiters.
• Delivers on established recruitment metrics, with a target of filling requisitions within 120 days.
• Develops menus of advertising options that will help hiring managers promote openings to qualified  audiences.   
• Represents the University at career fairs and other networking events, highlighting the benefits of teaching, researching, and working at Wake Forest and living in the Winston-Salem area.
• Reviews applicant qualifications, and provides recommendations that support strategic hiring decisions; creates presentations to convey recommendations to hiring managers and search committees.
• Communicates frequently with active and passive candidates, and conducts informational interviews.
• Mitigates risk for the University by understanding and adhering to current legislative requirements.
• Helps candidates, schools, and departments navigate the international hiring process by remaining well-versed in regulations and required documentation.
• Identifies ongoing opportunities to enhance the recruitment experience through innovation and process improvement.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of  3-5 years experience or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience working with higher education constituents to recruit prospective faculty.
• Knowledge of customer service standards, and the ability to project a cooperative and professional demeanor while working in a dynamic and diverse community.
• Ability to create a strong first impression through the recruitment process for each applicant by being self-directed, detail-oriented, and driven to find the best applicants.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and personal accountability; ability to use independent judgment, manage sensitive information, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in social media, with direct experience recruiting via LinkedIn; Google applications; and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with full lifecycle recruiting, including sourcing, networking, screening, and negotiation; aptitude to interact with all levels of academic and administrative leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; self-directed with the ability to work as a strategist, both collaboratively or individually.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skills; and strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and accuracy; ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems.
• General knowledge of HR functions and employment laws, guidelines, and procedures.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience working in a higher education institution that emphasizes teaching and research.
• Proficiency with the Workday system.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or (336) 758-4700.