Talent Acquisition Consultant

Job Summary:

Join the Talent Acquisition team at the University of Colorado Anschutz and play a key role in shaping how we attract and hire top talent. The Talent Acquisition Consultant partners closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to deliver highquality and compliant recruitment services across a diverse portfolio of roles.

In this highly consultative role, you'll manage fullcycle recruitment, advise hiring managers on best practices, and help position the university as an employer of choice. You'll collaborate with HR Business Partners, search committees, and campus stakeholders while gaining exposure to complex searches, workforce planning, and classification support. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys balancing relationship building, process improvement, and handson recruiting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned departments-from intake meetings and sourcing strategy through offer and onboarding support.

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop effective recruiting strategies that align with business needs and promote fair, equitable, and defensible hiring practices.

• Proactively source and attract diverse talent using ATS tools, LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, social media campaigns, and talent pipelines.

• Represent the university as an employer of choice by delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Ensure compliance with state and university policies, including State Personnel Rules, OFCCP requirements, and Equal Pay for Equal Work regulations.

• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, advise on interview structure and questions, and support search logistics based on service level agreements.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS), including dispositioning and search closeout.

• Attend and support job fairs and outreach events, actively promoting campus opportunities.

• Deliver training and guidance to search committees and stakeholders on recruitment processes, systems, and best practices.

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on process improvements and special projects.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Central Human Resources at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to providing extraordinary service to more than 15,000 faculty and staff members critical to the university's success in teaching, research, community service and clinical care. The Talent Acquisition & Classification team is committed to creating a collaborative experience in the hiring process. We strive to offer a high level of customer service to help attract and retain top talent for the university.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• One year of talent acquisition experience supporting full-cycle recruitment.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience deploying search strategies to attract qualified applicant pools

• Demonstrated experience consulting with hiring managers or HR business partners and providing recruitment strategies to attract qualified applicants

• Experience working in an applicant tracking system and managing multiple recruitments

• Experience with the Department of War's SkillBridge Program and working with individuals with military experience

• Experience creating social media campaigns to attract qualified applicants

• Certification in selection or job evaluation from the State of Colorado (SPCP) or other professional HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, IPMA, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding and Applying Rules: Able to read and make sense of laws, policies, and regulations, and use good judgment to apply them to HR situations.

• HR Knowledge: Familiar with key HR areas like hiring, employee relations, organizational development, and HR policies.

• Clear Communication: Can express ideas clearly in both writing and speaking.

• Team Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

• People Skills: Friendly, approachable, and committed to providing excellent service to others.

• Problem Solving: Thinks critically and analyzes situations to find effective solutions.

• Organization and Time Management: Stays organized, pays attention to details, and can handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.

• Active Listening and Information Sharing: Listens carefully, communicates relevant information, and works well with others to prevent and solve problems.

• Professionalism and Positivity: Maintains a professional attitude and focuses on finding solutions.

• Independence and Multitasking: Can manage several responsibilities at once and work well without constant supervision.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• Work a Hybrid Schedule: On-campus presence is required for a minimum of two (2) days on campus in the HR office suite.

• Sit or stand for extended periods while working in office settings.

• Standard shared office environment with open or semi-open workspaces. Employees should expect background noise, nearby conversations, shared equipment use, and occasional odors (e.g. food, cleaning products). The environment may involve frequent interruptions, requiring the ability to maintain focus and professionalism in a collaborative space.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Husam Mackawi, husam.mackawi@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until May 5, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $59,000 - $62,000 annually.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.