Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Under the leadership of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Office of Human Resources provides comprehensive programs and services to attract, support and retain high performing faculty and staff at the University and develop a workforce that efficiently serves the University in support of its mission. To this end, the Office of Human Resources partners with university stakeholders in proactively assisting them in achieving their short and long term goals and objectives. This is accomplished by strategically implementing best practices to support vice chancellors, deans, directors, department heads, staff, faculty and supervisors in the areas of:

Under the leadership of the HR Employment, Classification & Compensation Manager, the Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Consultant serves as the subject matter expert for Employment business processes across EHRA Non-Faculty, SHRA, Temporary, and Student Employment. The position manages end-to-end recruitment, hiring, and personnel action workflows while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of all actions in alignment with HR Employment and Payroll deadlines.

The Consultant partners with assigned units to understand operational needs and deliver both operational and strategic recruitment support. This includes leading initiatives related to talent branding, targeted sourcing strategies, recruitment marketing, enhancing the candidate experience, and managing specialized job boards to attract high-quality talent. The role also provides expert guidance on recruitment, hiring, position management, and employment policies across employee categories.

Success in this role requires strong communication, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse client base. The Consultant ensures consistent policy interpretation and full adherence to internal HR procedures, the UNC System Office, and the Office of State Human Resources ( OSHR) regulations.

Knowledge of HR Employment Practices & Regulations:
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, University and OSHR policies, and compliance requirements related to recruitment, hiring, personnel actions, I-9 verification, employment eligibility, and record retention.

HR Systems & Technology Proficiency:
Demonstrated experience using enterprise HR systems such as PeopleAdmin, Banner, E-Verify, and BDMS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to analyze data, manage documentation, and navigate workflow-driven systems accurately.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Skills:
Ability to apply recruitment best practices including targeted sourcing, job posting management, recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, and use of specialized job boards. Skill in reviewing applications, guiding hiring managers, and ensuring efficient and compliant recruitment processes.

Policy Interpretation, Consultation & Problem-Solving:
Ability to interpret and apply HR policies consistently; provide consultative guidance to hiring managers; analyze information; identify issues; and develop practical, compliant solutions. Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making ability.

Communication & Relationship-Building Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain HR processes, timelines, and policy requirements. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively, diplomatically, and professionally with faculty, staff, candidates, and campus partners in a fast-paced environment.

Organizational & Workflow Management:
Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Demonstrated skill in organizing workflows, ensuring accuracy, maintaining detailed records, and completing projects with minimal supervision from initiation to completion.

Confidentiality, Professionalism & Customer Service:
Proven ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, maintain confidentiality, and provide high-quality customer service. Ability to represent the HR office with professionalism, responsiveness, and a commitment to service excellence.

Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Demonstrates expertise in recruitment best practices, including targeted sourcing, recruitment marketing, employer branding, enhancing the candidate experience, and managing specialized job boards. Utilizes effective, data-informed strategies to attract well-qualified applicants.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with hiring managers, campus partners, and candidates. Provides professional, timely, and solutions-focused support while demonstrating diplomacy, discretion, and exceptional customer service.

Clearly communicates HR processes, timelines, and requirements in both written and verbal formats. Provides consultative guidance to departments, interprets policy consistently, and offers training or clarification as needed.

Possesses thorough knowledge of employment policies, procedures, and regulations across EHRA Non-Faculty, SHRA, Temporary, and Student Employment. Ensures consistent application, compliance with UNC System and OSHR guidelines, and accuracy in personnel actions and workflow processes.

Applies sound judgment, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities to address HR issues and recommend effective solutions. Manages sensitive information with integrity and maintains a high level of professionalism in all interactions.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: