BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
Position Title
Recruitment Consultant
Bucknell University seeks applicants for a Recruitment Consultant with
a strategic focus to help the Human Resources Department build a
best in class recruiting function. Working closely with faculty and staff,
and beginning with the first experience of our candidates, we are
driven by the following key pillars: Resource Planning; Metrics;
Effective & Efficient use of systems, tools and processes; and Results Oriented. As a service organization, our goal is to support Bucknell's
ability to accomplish its mission by helping the university to plan and
allocate resources effectively, capture and utilize key metrics related to
recruiting, support sound hiring practices that inform a vibrant and
engaged career at Bucknell and drive measurable business results. The
Recruitment Consultant will also contribute significantly to the
University's Diversity Plan as it relates to recruiting, hiring, and
retention.
Job Summary
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Recruitment Consultant works under the leadership of the Director
of Recruitment and Compensation to provide comprehensive
consultation services to an assigned portfolio of University
divisions/departments in an effort to develop deliberate and thoughtful
approaches for talent acquisition. The person in this position serves as
a subject matter expert for recruiting and hiring systems, policies and
processes, and provides a balance of high-level direction and guidance
as well as detailed tactical responsibilities to help attract, recruit and
retain the best talent. The Recruitment Consultant will develop and
maintain an effective level of understanding of the division/department
including learning about the division/department's objectives and
goals, culture, talent strategy, unique needs or challenges. This
knowledge provides a foundation to create a strategic partnership and
allows active engagement in all aspects of the talent management
process. The Recruitment Consultant seamlessly provides the best
service to department/division customers, by collaborating internally
with other members of the Human Resources team from recruitment,
compensation, and training & organizational development, to benefits
and employee relations to effectively support a skilled, diverse, highperforming, satisfied staff.
1. Meet with respective division/department for strategic or immediate
recruitment needs. Assist with current vacancies, new position
openings, or to develop proactive future staffing plans.
2. Analyze trends/metrics to forecast hiring needs (retirement and
succession planning, diversity analysis, etc.). Shares key Recruitment
Management System (RMS) or other data to assist in evaluating past
practices and improving future recruitment outcomes.
3. Assist in the development of robust job descriptions.
4. Assist in preparing and evaluating strategic recruitment plans.
5. Share best practice strategy to assist division/department in
identifying or sourcing candidates.
6. Identify and implement effective recruitment and advertising
strategies including web, print, social media, professional organization,
job boards and other resources to drive sourcing and increase quality
and diversity of applicant pools.
7. Develop pipeline of candidates for future positions.
8. Consult and guide division/department through the entire talent
acquisition process using established resources including but not
limited to RMS, hiring guides, candidate evaluation tools, diversity and
inclusion techniques, advertising plans and job boards, interviewing
techniques, etc.
9. Serve as a subject matter expert in the university's RMS by
developing work flows, managing approval processes, and identifying
opportunities to streamline and make improvements.
10. Provide training on and serve as the RMS resource for
division/department users - HR Liaison, Hiring Manager, Search
Committee Chair, Search Committee Members.
11. Develop proactive steps to understand the distinct needs of
candidates/applicants to increase the likelihood of a successful hire
(dual career, relocation challenges, family obligations), taking
advantage of available resources to assist as necessary.
12. Collaborate with the Associate Provost for Diversity and others to
provide guidance, training and coaching on bias awareness, closing
unintended gaps and strengthening individual and department
inclusiveness for assigned divisions/departments. May serve as search
committee diversity advocate. Assist division/department in carrying
out the University's diversity initiative.
13. Help develop interviewing strategies and candidate evaluation
strategies, from recommending interview questions and question types
(behavioral, situational) to evaluation criteria and serve as the
interview process management expert.
14. Serve as a resource to members of the faculty community including
assistance in learning and utilizing Interfolio ByCommittee for faculty
searches. Work closely with the Provost's Office and the respective
Deans in interpreting faculty contracts for HR and payroll purposes.
15. Assist with immigration PERM process based on an understanding
of basic foreign national hiring principles.
16. Coordinate offer of employment and onboarding of new hires
including relevant administrative duties.
17. Train division/department on recruitment related procedures,
policies and processes.
18. Conduct exit interviews with outgoing staff members. Analyze exit
interview survey reports for trends and share as appropriate.
19. Implement a process to measure the candidate experience as they
go through the recruitment process. Identify and recommend
opportunities for improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 6 years of progressive experience recruiting employees for various
levels and types of positions as well as candidates with diverse
backgrounds.
- Depth of understanding in multiple Human Resources disciplines
including compensation, OD, training, employee relations, benefits and
compliance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS, and MS Office
products
- Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with various teams
as well as independently and self-directed.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and relationship-building
skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher Education experience.
- PHR/SPHR.
- Demonstrated experience progressively leveraging social media for
effective recruitment and sourcing.
About Bucknell
Bucknell University, an equal opportunity employer, believes that
students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore
committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff,
and students. We seek candidates who will be committed to Bucknell's
efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of
a diverse student body. We welcome applications from members of
groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher
education.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department
Bucknell University is a private, highly selective, national liberal arts
institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering,
business, education, and music. Located in Central Pennsylvania along
the Susquehanna River, Bucknell is nestled in the Borough of
Lewisburg, an appealing Victorian-style town ranked as one of
America's best small towns. Lewisburg and the surrounding region
offer a unique combination of outdoor recreation opportunities, smalltown charm, and appealing amenities such as restaurants, art galleries,
an art deco theater, museums, and boutiques. In addition to the many
cultural and athletic events offered by the University and the Borough,
the surrounding region offers outstanding schools, medical facilities,
and an affordable cost of living. For those who crave the city, Bucknell
is within an easy three-hour drive to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore,
and Washington, D.C.
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