Recruiting HR Partner

Overview

USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

Organizational

Summary:

Central HR consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Classification & Compensation;
Employee and Labor Relations;
Continuous Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management.

Recruiting HR Partner

Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition, the Recruiting HR Partner will serve as an integral part of the Talent Acquisition team by providing full-cycle recruitment service for the University of South Florida's Tampa campus. The Recruiting HR Partner will partner with hiring managers to fill exempt and non-exempt positions. This position will research, develop, and implement effective strategies to develop high quality diverse talent pipelines.

• Perform full-cycle recruitment for the Tampa campus through creative and cost-effective sourcing methods to fill exempt and non-exempt positions. Proactively partner with hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs.
• Assess position requirements and candidate qualifications to ensure alignment with requirements and provide insightful candidate assessments. Interview applicants to evaluate work history, education, training, and job skills.
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks to ensure a strong pipeline of diverse candidates. Use innovative sourcing and marketing/branding techniques to engage both active and passive candidates using sourcing tools including but not limited to Linked In, Twitter, Facebook, and Glassdoor. Attend local job fairs.
• Track, monitor, and report ongoing recruiting activities through the disciplined use of the Applicant Tracking System to ensure data integrity for metrics/reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of HR-related experience; or Master’s degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Six years of HR-related experience or a combination of education and experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of high-volume recruitment/talent acquisition experience.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System, preferably Oracle and People Soft.
• Significant experience using the full recruiting capabilities of Linked In and other recruiting tools.
• Strong ability with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills, with a keen focus on delivering business results.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No.

1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is ranked No. 1 in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). USF generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. Learn more .edu.

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