Reference #: 2022530 The Office of Human Resources (OHR) at Carnegie Mellon University is committed to supporting faculty and staff members' success through every stage of their employment at the university. We support the Carnegie Mellon 2025 Strategic Plan by driving efficient, effective, and nimble business practices to support the needs of an evolving university community. We recruit and retain outstanding people at all levels while encouraging a culture of diversity and inclusion, and support for professional and personal development.

The OHR Talent Acquisition team is searching for a recruiter to join our team in early February 2025 and help us attract, find, and place talented diverse individuals within our world-class institution.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition you will be part of a team that provides strategic end-to-end talent acquisition services that have a transformative impact on the university's ability to achieve its mission and vision. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team that is continually refining and improving the way we deliver services to the campus community.

The mission of the Talent Acquisition team at Carnegie Mellon University is to drive efficient, effective hiring practices that allow us to attract, source, and select diverse, world-class talent.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for performing full-cycle recruitment activities and support for the College of Engineering. This requires strong consultative and collaboration skills to build, sustain, and influence close working relationships with hiring managers, administration, HR Business Partners, and other external partners.

Core responsibilities include: Acting as a partner and advisor to hiring managers to create and implement strategies to source and recruit top talent for a variety of staff positions Managing the full cycle recruiting process (Creation of position descriptions, job advertisements, sourcing, screening, interviewing, maintaining applicant tracking information, uniting references, negotiating compensation and extending, preparing offer letters, initiation of pre-employment background checks, etc.) Performing candidate management and hiring transactions in the Applicant Tracking system (Workday) Ensuring you are providing a seamless, transparent, and positive hiring experience Collaborating with hiring managers to understand their requirements and hiring goals Applying creative sourcing techniques to find passive candidates and build a diverse pipeline of candidates to consider Screening resumes and interviewing qualified candidates Maintaining reports and performance metrics regularly to monitor recruiting activity and trends Ensuring consistent and equitable application of HR policies and government regulations throughout the division by advising supervisors as deemed appropriate Developing and maintaining congenial, professional working relationships with division leadership and partners Facilitating training on recruiting best practices Reviewing and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR processes and making recommendations for improvements or actions as appropriate Working on strategic projects to contribute to the overall success of the division Staying current on the best HR practices through self-directed professional reading; developing professional contacts with colleagues; participating in local, state, and national professional associations; and attending professional development programs Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Office of Human Resources. Inclusion, collaboration,and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You must demonstrate: Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems Knowledge of recruiting best practices and creative sourcing strategies A passion for providing a frictionless hiring experience Attention to detail Effective communication skills, both written and oral Dedication to providing excellent customer and client service Creative problem-solving and effective conflict-resolution skills Adaptability and flexibility Proficient time management skills; successfully prioritizing multiple events with sensitive timelines Excellent reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills

We are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment with changing demands, and who can challenge the status quo with creative solutions. You should be skilled in providing top-tier service to hiring departments and applicants and skillfully utilize technology to meet hiring goals. Your career should demonstrate commitment to our values of integrity, passion, diversity, impact, and growth. To be successful in this role, you will need to be customer-centric, and results-driven, in addition to possessing excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Required Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, communications, psychology, or related field.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience, with at least one (1) year supporting recruiting-related activities is required.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume, matrixed organization with varied business units and decentralized processes Experience successfully demonstrating an ability to manage high-requisition volume without impacting the hiring experience Familiarity with work authorization documentation and immigration services processes Workday recruiting experience PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP AIRS Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter

Other Requirements: Successful background check

Additional Information: This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA. Work Posture:This position is currently operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in-office presence 3 days a week, 2 days remote (within the Greater Pittsburgh region). Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insuranceto an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

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