Talent Management Coordinator

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for partnering with unit leadership and the Client Services Director to create and enact a talent management plan. This position reports directly to the Client Services Director and partners with Central HR to execute the talent management program for assigned units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with unit leadership and the HR Consultant/Client Services Director to develop sourcing plan complete with advertisements, e-postings, etc. Post and maintain posting of job to Online Hiring system and other job boards.
• Gather job requirements, create job postings, ensure testing requirements are met, interview, and refer applicants for all non-academic positions e.g., clerical, technical, administrative and management for assigned schools, colleges and divisions.
• Interpret University policies and contractual agreements related to posting, hiring, staffing and placement.
• Screen and analyze the information provided on a prospective employee's application form. Conduct first round screening of applicants. Conduct first round interviews if applicable.
• Perform background checks and reference checks, i.e., criminal background, degree verification, reference checks, etc. to gain adequate information on which to base a selection decision.
• Make job offers and prepare letters of offer. Coordinate successful unit integration of each new employee, including I-9 verification, health insurance and employment-related forms. Participate in orientation of new employees as needed.
• Act as liaison with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, temporary agencies to ensure timely staffing of approved positions.
• Provide input into the development of hiring processes and candidate assessment methodologies and tools for a variety of position levels.
• Actively participate in the implementation of enhancing the employment brand by leveraging social media to increase Wayne State University's presence in social media (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Provide input and feedback on onboarding program and assist in efforts to streamline and enhance orientation and onboarding processes.
• Assist in the tracking of talent management metrics and other measures to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, associated advertising dollars and candidate resource data and reports.
• Complete weekly report on employment activity. Compile additional statistical reports on activities as needed.
• As directed, support career-related events relative to assigned S/C/D.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Perform related work as assigned.

WORK CONTEXT

Job Reports to: Director.

Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.

Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers inside the S/C/D.

Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Additional Education Information: Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources management, labor or industrial relations, business administration or public administration.

Experience: Specialist.

Additional Experience Information: At least (3) years related employment/recruiting experience. Experience working in a union organization preferred. Experience in a higher education institution preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE - Expected to possess specialized technical know-how in a one or more human resource functions, e.g., employment selection and recruitment.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Responds to customer needs and practices follow-up to ensure customer needs are met.

COMMUNICATIONS - Excellent oral and written communications. Skilled at working with customers at all levels.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Must possess ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers. Must demonstrate and possess a high level of professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality.

TECHNOLOGY - Proficient in the use of Human Resources Business Information Systems (i.e. HRIS, Applicant Tracking, Electronic I-9 Management, etc.) and Microsoft Office tools.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS - Excellent ability to independently establish priorities to meet deadlines, work procedures and make decisions. Ability to apply basic business practices to improve operations.

School/College/Division:

H49 - Human Resources

Primary department:

H4901 - HR Client Services

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary hire maximum: Commensurate with experience

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.