Recruiter

The Recruiter is responsible for all aspects of the sourcing, attraction, recruitment, and selection of qualified candidates for regular non-faculty staff positions at the University of Pittsburgh. The Recruiter must develop and enhance working relationships with HR personnel and hiring managers in developing recruitment strategy; screening and interviewing qualified candidates; providing general advice and counsel about the employment process; recruiting strategies; and being a resource to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory matters pertaining to employment issues. Sourcing candidates for current and/or anticipated regular staff positions will be accomplished through practical and creative methods. The Recruiter must identify opportunities and market various services, with the objective of implementation, to hiring departments, community groups and recruiting sources. The Recruiter will facilitate the hiring process, including conducting due diligence on selected candidates, and serve as the official University representative in extending employment offers. Recruiters in Talent Acquisition attend career fairs and community events with the goal of attracting top talent to the University.

Join a growing team of dedicated individuals providing excellent and competitive benefits! 

Develops a recruitment plan based on department needs and assists in candidate selection process. Promotes the University at recruitment functions and assists in sourcing methods to attract active and passive job seekers. Cultivates relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs.

• Develops recruitment plan based on department needs that clearly define and commit to service and performance criteria.
• Assists in selection process by interviewing, assessing candidates, screening, and recommending finalists to fill staffing needs within the defined service and performance criteria.
• Promotes the University at a variety of recruitment functions such as job fairs, University and college career days, and career events targeted for special populations.
• Assists in sourcing methods to attract active and passive job seekers, which may include conducting candidate information sessions, cold calling, partnering with community organizations and colleges, and searching internal and external databases for qualified candidates. Leverages various social media strategies to source, attract, and recruit passive and candidates
• Establishes, cultivates, and maintains ongoing relationships with hiring managers in order to understand the business unit and its recruitment needs.

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. 

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.