Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a strategic partner within the Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition team, supporting recruitment programs, sourcing initiatives, and candidate engagement efforts. This role applies a recruiter mindset and advanced knowledge of recruitment practices, Workday business processes, and institutional context to actively support talent strategy. The Specialist works in close partnership with the team to manage recruitment programs, advocate for candidates, and support hiring teams through subject matter expertise and consultative guidance. $55,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience. Recruitment Program Ownership and Strategy Owns and manages the ASU Reemployment Program as a strategic talent pipeline in tandem with the Talent Sourcing Program, ensuring effective candidate engagement and operational integrity. Exercises independent judgment in managing recruitment programs and advising stakeholders, and partners with leadership to review and resolve complex recruitment issues. Reviews program data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and inform recruitment strategies. Maintains accurate program tracking, candidate records, and documentation to support reporting, compliance, and audit requirements, and addresses data issues or corrective actions as needed. Candidate Engagement and Advocacy Develops a deep understanding of reemployment candidates' skills, experience, career goals, and readiness for various roles. Actively assesses candidate fit and aligns candidates with appropriate employment opportunities across the institution. Engages directly with candidates using a recruiter mindset by building relationships, advising on career pathways, and advocating for candidates with hiring teams. Provides resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, feedback, and ongoing guidance to strengthen candidate readiness and placement outcomes. Participates in Talent Sourcing Program sourcing conversations and interviews when appropriate to advocate for internal and sourced candidates. Helps market reemployment and sourced candidates as strong talent options to hiring teams. Hiring Team Consultation and Recruiting Best Practices Serves as a subject matter expert to hiring teams on recruiting best practices to improve candidate engagement and hiring outcomes. Delivers recruitment-related training and guidance for hiring teams and departmental partners, addressing frequently asked questions and promoting consistent application of institutional hiring standards. Advises on recruitment strategies, candidate evaluation, and process considerations while ensuring compliance with institutional requirements. Applies knowledge of ASU policies, practices, and organizational structure to navigate complex hiring scenarios and provide informed, consistent guidance across colleges and units. Troubleshoots functional system issues and supports recruiters and departments with system usage and process navigation. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and data quality within Workday. Supports approval of staff job postings and offers and coordinates advertising of staff and faculty postings with external media vendors as appropriate. Contributes to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen recruitment programs, candidate experience, and service delivery. Desired Qualifications: Experience using Workday HRIS or similar enterprise human resources systems. Familiarity with higher education recruitment practices and the unique considerations of recruiting within a complex institutional environment. Knowledge of ASU policies, practices, and organizational structure. Strong background in recruitment or human resources. Ability to think creatively and innovatively in developing, implementing and automating processes and strategies. Experience training or presenting to large groups, including delivering process guidance or system-related instruction. Working knowledge of employment law standards, including Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, Department of Labor regulations, and Affirmative Action principles. Familiarity with methods, practices, and techniques of delivering exceptional customer service. Strong verbal and written communication skills, paired with effective listening and relationship-building abilities. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, adapt to changing priorities, and manage frequent interruptions. Proficiency using LinkedIn, job boards, social networks, and other digital platforms to support sourcing and recruitment efforts. Working Environment: Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse. Frequently move about the inside of the office building to access file cabinets and office machinery. May require the ability to travel moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Frequent communication that requires ability to receive and exchange accurate information. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. The Office of Human Resources' mission is to enhance the transformative power of people. Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe No Federal Funding To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits. Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Created: 2026-03-05