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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Hybrid - Amherst, Massachusetts
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Human Resources
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September 22nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Massachusetts is hiring a Talent Acquisition Consultant. The role involves managing recruitment and search activities, advising hiring authorities on best practices and compliance, and ensuring an effective candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Highlights
- Oversee staff and faculty recruitment for assigned departments, including managing applicant tracking and hiring proposals.
- Advise on recruitment procedures, affirmative action, and equal opportunity compliance.
- Guide hiring managers through interviews and hiring best practices.
- Participate in recruiting events to build diverse talent pipelines.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the applicant tracking system and provide training.
- Requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential; experience with applicant tracking systems is preferred.
- Preferred qualifications include knowledge of OFCCP requirements, higher education recruiting, and relevant HR certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR).
- Salary aligns with PSSAP Grade 26; further details available via University resources.
- Work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid arrangement requiring a minimum of three days on campus per week.
Talent Acquisition Consultant Full Description
Talent Acquisition Consultant
- 509953
- Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
- Full Time
- Human Resources
- Hybrid
Title: Talent Acquisition Consultant
Executive Area: Human Resources
College/School/MBU: Human Resources
Department: Office of Human Resources
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Summary
This position will work as part of a team responsible for creating and implementing best practices in recruitment and search processes to support the University in attracting the best in talent. This role will maintain exceptional rapport and provide extraordinary customer service throughout the search and hiring process.
Essential Functions
Monitor all aspects of staff and faculty recruitment and search activities for assigned areas, including advising on and approving search proposals, overseeing management of applicant statuses and communications in the applicant tracking system, and reviewing and approving hiring proposals.
Advise hiring authorities regarding recruiting and employment procedures, including affirmative action and equal opportunity compliance for searches, and University-related affirmative action efforts and policies.
Guide hiring authorities through the recruitment process, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and well-organized process.
Ensure positions are closed and filled in a timely manner.
Coach and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and acceptable hiring practices.
Prepare for and attend recruiting events such as career fairs and networking events to build pipelines of diverse and exceptional talent for a variety of roles.
Become an applicant tracking system subject matter expert, collaborating with campus constituents to resolve user questions and issues as they arise. Develop and present group or one-on-one trainings.
Advise hiring authorities regarding recruiting and employment procedures, including affirmative action and equal opportunity compliance for searches, and University-related affirmative action efforts and policies.
Guide hiring authorities through the recruitment process, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and well-organized process.
Ensure positions are closed and filled in a timely manner.
Coach and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and acceptable hiring practices.
Prepare for and attend recruiting events such as career fairs and networking events to build pipelines of diverse and exceptional talent for a variety of roles.
Become an applicant tracking system subject matter expert, collaborating with campus constituents to resolve user questions and issues as they arise. Develop and present group or one-on-one trainings.
Other Functions
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of full cycle recruiting experience.
Executive presence and excellent overall business acumen. Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work well in a high-volume environment with multiple competing demands.
Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals and departments to assist in a wide range of talent acquisition matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Executive presence and excellent overall business acumen. Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work well in a high-volume environment with multiple competing demands.
Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals and departments to assist in a wide range of talent acquisition matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with OFCCP recruiting requirements.
Experience in Higher Education or the public sector.
Experience with faculty searches and search procedures.
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
Experience with applicant tracking systems.
Experience in Higher Education or the public sector.
Experience with faculty searches and search procedures.
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.
Experience with applicant tracking systems.
Additional Details
This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position is non-unit, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Non-Unit (Professional/or Classified) Employee Personnel Policy.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week on campus. During peak recruiting cycles and other high-volume periods, on-campus presence may increase to up to five (5) days per week based on business needs.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 26
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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