HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Overview

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) is searching for an HR Consultant-Talent Acquisition
. LAS is home to 15,000 students; 1,300 faculty and staff; and over 186,000 alumni. The college is home to more than 65 units and 70 plus majors. LAS is a diverse and dynamic place made up of incredible people doing impactful work every day at the heart of the university.

The HR Consultant-Talent Acquisition provides strategic consultation and expert guidance on recruitment and talent acquisition matters, ensuring alignment with the university's goals and workforce planning needs. This role is vital for shaping the university's talent acquisition strategies. The HR Consultant-Talent Acquisition will work closely with the Director of Human Resources-Talent Management. For an overview of the typical responsibilities associated with this position, please review the HR Consultant-Talent Acquisition role overview here:

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies.
  • Leads and coordinates College-level review, approval, and oversight of a wide range of academic and staff HR actions
  • Provides strategic leadership in HR training and policy development by advising on talent acquisition and retention practices, interpreting and applying relevant policies, analyzing search-related data, developing and delivering training materials, partnering with senior HR leadership on policy implementation
• Responsible for all aspects of facilitating the search process and job postings for their assigned portfolio.
• Mentor and train talent acquisition staff.
• Provide expert consultation and expertise of the unit's activities to develop and implement recruitment plans targeted to pertinent applicant populations.
• Analyze recruitment trends and recommend proactive measures, leading internal branding and advertising strategies for talent acquisition.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties.
• Demonstrated experience working with employee management systems and/or other HR reporting tools.
• Experience researching and interpreting HR and/or related policies.

• Demonstrated HR support and coordination experience within a higher education setting.
• Experience with classification and compensation, including salary analysis and internal equity assessments.
• Extensive, progressive HR experience with strong skills in policy research, interpretation, and recommendation-making.
• Proven ability to lead full-cycle recruitment for staff and faculty roles.
• Skilled in advising supervisors and HR partners on job descriptions, career pathways, and policy application.
• Strong training and documentation skills, including developing and delivering HR guidance.
• Effective project manager capable of handling multiple concurrent searches and initiatives.
• Background working in unionized environments, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI).
• Working knowledge of Civil Service classifications, rules, and employment structures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret HR data to inform decisions and policy development.
• Proven track record of customer service to a broad range of clients.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in escalating or resolving issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Collaborative team member skilled at building positive working relationships.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of university HR policies, procedures, and systems (e.g., BANNER, HRFE, Cornerstone, JDxpert, I‑9 Tracker, ANA, PARIS, Webi) and ability to learn new systems and applications.

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