Job description

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job:

At Texas A&M, we believe that great people are the heart of great institutions. We're looking for dynamic and results-driven Talent Specialists to join our team. In this role, you will help lead our efforts in identifying, recruiting, and retaining top-tier talent. This position is essential to advancing our strategic business goals by ensuring we have the right people in the right places to drive performance and innovation across the university.

Our immediate need is for a Talent Specialist I.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Location: Position is located on-site in College Station Texas.

What you need to do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for a Talent Specialist I: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and one full year of HR related experience.

Minimum qualifications for a Talent Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and three full years of full cycle recruiting experience.

Minimum qualifications for a Talent Specialist III: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and five full years of full cycle recruiting experience.

*Compensation and classification is based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent customer service orientation.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of state and federal policy in recruiting, hiring and employment.
Track record of personal accountability, integrity, and proven organizational skills.
Strong written communication, analytical, interpersonal, customer service skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of HR systems including Workday or other HCM application, background investigation and credential verification.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or similar field of study.
More than one year of experience of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring activities.
Experience coordinating recruiting activities through HR representatives in the field.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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What applying to Texas A&M University System usually looks like

Based on publicly available information, candidates applying through Workday to Texas A&M University System can typically expect a standard higher-education application process. Applicants generally create a Workday profile, submit a resume, and complete required screening questions or supplemental documents such as cover letters or transcripts. Given the wide variety of roles posted, from administrative and academic positions to skilled trades and public safety, the process may include multiple stages such as an initial application review, a phone or video screening, and one or more interviews with hiring managers or departmental committees. Background checks, reference verification, and sometimes skills assessments are common for many public institution roles. Response times vary depending on department needs and staffing timelines. Candidates should ensure their Workday profile is complete and accurate, as automated system matching commonly influences initial screening outcomes.

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