Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Identifies recruitment sources, recruits, interviews, and helps managers select the best qualified candidates to fill opportunities within assigned schools and departments. Provides ongoing and constructive feedback to hiring managers, directors, faculty and candidates to ensure all receive outstanding customer service. Provides suggestions for retention strategies and transitioning displaced employees as needed.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Builds strong business relationships with assigned departments to ensure successful accomplishment of school and departmental recruiting needs within legal and University guidelines.
• Proactively recruits active and passive candidates utilizing various sources along with researching and recommending new sources for solicitation of an active and passive, diverse applicant pool.
• Collaborates with department hiring managers in creating a recruiting strategy which identifies anticipated needs regarding positions, potential candidate sources and associated costs. Assists hiring managers in planning a schedule with realistic time sequences for goal accomplishment.
• Guides and coaches hiring managers through the search process including developing criteria to assess the best fit for the position, developing interview questions, consulting on applicable assessments/skills testing, making the hiring selection, determining appropriate salaries for offers, explaining benefits, and enthusiastically selling Washington University to “close the deal” with the desired candidate.
• Assists hiring managers in assessing application materials, making appropriate referrals, interviewing and evaluating viability of applicants, and participating in the interview process Interviews candidates to help identify the best fit candidates to refer/recommend to the hiring manager, as needed.
• Helps ensure consistent, fair, and effective hiring practices, hiring manager understanding of University policies, timely and appropriate applicant communications, and fair/competitive offers.
• Identifies various recruitment and sourcing resources available and uses them to accomplish goals.  Works with Hiring Manager to develop alternative courses of action and choose the best recruitment strategy for a given situation.
• Develops and maintains expertise in specific areas to improve personal knowledge of areas served. Keeps up-to-date in the specialized aspects of the job and job titles responsible for.
• Strategizes with teammates and recruitment leadership to determine and accomplish recruitment goals.  
• Promotes the University’s EEO/AA through identifying sources and assisting in recruitment efforts.
• Provides HR services in support of organizational goals, such as promoting from within, proactive placement of displaced employees, promoting diversity and consultation to University employees in support of inter- and intra-departmental transfer.
• Assists in the identification of recruitment issues and subsequent training to meet those needs.  This includes coaching or conducting training on such issues as HR recruitment policies, sourcing techniques, effective interviewing, use of the applicant tracking system, etc. 
• May support executive and faculty searches in screening and sourcing candidates as needed.
• Advises schools and departments on laws and policies on recruitment, employment and hiring. Provides guidance to management regarding compliance with federal or university applicant screening and tracking requirements.
• Performs specific projects and other duties as assigned.  Examples may include developing and implementing special projects, programs and initiatives, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of recruitment experience in a higher education or corporate environment, recruiting a broad range of positions.
• SHRM Certification (PHR or SPHR).
• Behavioral analysis certification in a model similar to Activity Vector Analysis (AVA).
• Working knowledge of general research theory and practice with ability to recognize recruitment needs. 
• Demonstrated consultation skills with the ability to understand the needs of hiring managers, influence their decisions and provide solutions.
• Broad general knowledge of Human Resource areas to include compensation, benefits, and employee relations policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated assessment, selection and interviewing skills with ability to develop effective working relationships with applicants, management, staff and general public.
• Effective interpersonal skills (verbal and written); work collaboratively within a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to handle confidential matters appropriately.
• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency in responding to customers, as well as the ability to make decisions and manage changing priorities.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with ability to plan courses of action and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated effective project management and presentation skills.
• Experience working with an applicant tracking system, preferably Workday.
• Proficient computer and internet skills, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in a research related discipline and three years of research and/or recruitment experience required or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.