Staff Recruiting Specialist II

Iowa State University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking candidates for a full-time Staff Recruiting Specialist II (SRS). The SRS plays a critical role in the recruitment & selection process for all staff across the university in collaboration with campus leaders. The SRS reports to the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition. 

As an SRS, you will:

• Lead and guide hiring managers through the full recruiting life cycle, building strong partnerships across all UHR functions and with campus leaders. 

• Develop creative sourcing strategies, provide high-touch candidate and hiring manager care. 

• Ensure best practices and compliance throughout the interview and hiring process.  

• Be the subject matter expert for recruitment & selection policies and procedures, and stay up to date on local, state, and federal employment policies.   

Who We’re Looking for:

We’re seeking a proactive and innovative team player to help drive talent acquisition efforts at Iowa State. This individual will bring a minimum of three years of recruitment experience, ideally supporting a variety of roles. To be successful in this role, you will be skilled in outstanding communication and collaboration, paired with strong adaptability and creative problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable making decisions, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meeting deadlines.   

What you’ll do:

Lead and Manage the Recruitment and Selection Process:  

• Serve as the lead point-of-contact for campus staff recruitment in designated departments.   

• Develop and execute robust and innovative recruitment strategies to attract and hire top university talent.  

• Manage job requisitions from end to end, including creating attractive job posting advertisements.   

• Review applicants against requirements for roles and manage each stage of the recruitment and hiring process, including reference checks, offers, and background checks.   

• Lead hiring managers through the process, advising as needed.  

Provide High-Touch Customer Service:   

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.   

• Provide timely follow-up to candidates and hiring managers for process and timeline updates.   

Ensure Compliance:  

• Apply working knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices.   

• Maintain accurate records in Workday recruiting.   

Additional Details:

• While this is a hybrid/remote position, in-office work may be required during the orientation and training period. 

• Continued in-office work is required during the week, typically on Tuesdays at a minimum.  

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. 

• This position is classified as a Talent Acquisition Specialist II. 

Apply today to be a part of a collaborative and engaging team in UHR! The UHR team is comprised of several specialized functions, including Classification & Compensation, Employee & Labor Relations, Worklife, HR Information Management, Talent Acquisition, and UHR Delivery.