University of South Carolina
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
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$60K - $70K
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Human Resources
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January 13th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant. This role involves partnering with hiring managers and search committees to lead recruitment efforts, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with employment laws. The consultant manages applicant tracking systems, builds diverse talent pipelines, and supports recruitment branding and metrics analysis.
Highlights
- Develop recruitment plans and design strategies to meet staffing needs.
- Source candidates through social platforms, professional networks, and community partnerships.
- Manage and lead LinkedIn Recruiter platform for talent acquisition efforts.
- Ensure compliance with USC policies and state/federal employment laws, including EEO guidelines.
- Provide career counseling and support training programs like Hire with Confidence.
- Maintain relationships with community agencies, professional organizations, and educational institutions.
- Use PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system and Microsoft Office Suite proficiently.
- Require a Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years of related experience; certifications such as PHR, CRS, or AIRS preferred.
- Salary range: $59,581 to $70,000 annually.
- Work closely within the Division of Human Resources, specifically the DHR Talent Acquisition department.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Full Description
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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 6, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Posting Details
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Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00023PO26 |
| Job Family | Human Resources |
| Job Function | Talent Acquisition |
| USC Market Title | Talent Acquisition Consultant |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133141 |
| Job Level | P3 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Human Resources |
| Department | DHR Talent Acquisition |
| State Pay Band | 7 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $59,581 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $59,581-$70,000 |
| Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC-Onsite |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule |
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Human Resources/Legal |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | Are you passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful work? Do you thrive on building relationships, shaping recruitment strategies, and advancing inclusive hiring practices? The University of South Carolina is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to play a pivotal role in attracting and hiring top talent across the university. About the Role As a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers and search committees, assisting in end-to-end recruitment efforts for a wide range of positions. You’ll bring expert industry knowledge, innovative sourcing strategies, and a consultative approach to help shape the university’s workforce—today and for the future. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. |
| Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
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Job Duties
| Job Duty | Work closely with hiring managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of departmental operations and goals in order to identify staffing needs. Develop recruitment plans and design various recruitment strategies to assist in filling positions. Source potential candidates through online channels and data mining (e.g. social platforms and professional networks). Design, foster, and maintain effective long-term relationships with applicants, potential candidates, social and professional organizations and the community to build a pool of qualified, diverse active and passive talent. Research, collect and analyze a wide variety of complex information requests using internal and external resources for preparing and submitting various reports, such as time to fill, trends in talent availability, hiring practices and recruitment strategies. Leads management of the LinkedIn Recruiter platform to support talent acquisition strategies and optimize recruitment outreach. Acts as the primary point of contact for platform management and training. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 50 |
| Job Duty | Align recruitment initiatives a with brand strategy and achieve consistency of messaging. This includes: development and enhancement of online recruitment resources and services; responding to social media sites such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Indeed; and reviewing and updating marketing materials. Establish metrics for the success of recruitment programs and provide analysis of reports to make recommendations for improvements. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Ensure compliance with all USC policies. Stay abreast of all state and federal laws and regulations regarding employment practices, including equal employment opportunity compliance (EEO) and guidelines. Keep up with current issues and matters in the organization related to the HR department. Evaluate and make recommendations to streamline processes. Advise on the University’s employment policies, practices and procedures. Follow-up with departments to ensure interviews were conducted and that the overall recruitment process was fair, equitable, and aligned with institutional hiring standards. Provide career counseling to current employees or employees impacted by a reduction in force as needed. Assist with the Dual Career Services Program as needed. Provides backup support for training delivery for Hire with Confidence and search committee trainings. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Develop and maintain community public relations and partnerships with various community agencies, employment agencies, professional organizations/societies, and educational institutions to create brand awareness and identify talent. Attend career fairs and informational sessions to recruit talent as needed. Establish and maintain relationships with human resources representatives on improving processes and human resources related issues. Establish membership and participate in various human resources industry organizations. May serve on committees and task forces related to recruitment issues. Serve as the liaison and partner between the Office of Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, assigned areas of USC, HR Contacts, and HR Service Teams. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Provide general administrative support such as prepare correspondence, files, forms, arrange meetings, process confidential documents, and track deadlines. Assist in greeting applicants, handling telephone calls, etc. works collaboratively with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | No |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Troubleshoot issues/problems related to the applicant tracking system. Recommend and assist with the implementation of new system processes. Assist in providing training to employees regarding any federal law, compliance, process and procedures, PeopleAdmin, and any other related subjects under the Office of Talent Acquisition. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 01/12/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 02/06/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 6, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201258 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working with Applicant tracking systems?
- Yes
- No
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If so, please describe your experience with Applicant Tracking Systems? (Please indicate which Applicant Tracking Systems you have used)
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have higher education and/or government human resources experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience with LinkedIn Recruiter?
- Yes
- No
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- List of References and Contact Information
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