HR Specialist- Nursing Recruitment
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing Recruitment is seeking a HR Specialist to be responsible for talent sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of professional and non-professional positions within the Department of nursing; provide expertise on HR policies and procedures and contract implementation related to recruitment; and develop recruitment marketing plans and coordinate recruitment events

Position Specific Summary:

• Partner with hiring managers to assess talent requirements and advise on hiring strategies.
• Work with hiring managers and compensation/classification to write effective job descriptions.
• Recommend sourcing strategies to comply with affirmative action guidelines and achieve a diverse and qualified talent pool.
• Generate applicant pools by initiating requisitions to post new and vacant positions and prepare associated internal/external advertisements.
• Develop new and enhanced strategies to attract and engage applicants.
• Experience using social media for recruitment and advertising.
• Assure compliance with all federal and state regulations throughout the recruitment/hiring process.
• Screen resumes and conduct phone screens to make recommendations to hiring managers.
• Serve as an administrator for all assigned job searches and participates in candidate interview. Provide expertise of institutional policies and guidance for interview questions, assuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Run and distribute reports, monitor compliance, and gather information regarding compliance activities or issues.
• Collaborate with support staff and hiring managers to schedule interviews.
• Conduct reference checks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents as related to the recruitment process (e.g. senior leadership, hiring managers, 3rd party recruitment firms, etc.)
• Utilize a variety of tools/techniques (e.g. social media, advertising, direct contact, job fairs, and community outreach) to drive employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns and events.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30-5:00 (open for discussion)

Location: University of Iowa Health Care University Campus

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education or Equivalency Required:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of human resources experience with recruitment responsibility
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with applicant tracking systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn new programs and applications
• Experience and ability with providing excellent and timely customer service
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a large team environment
• Proven success in building relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and team members
• Exhibits high level of organization and attention to detail
• Previous high volume recruiting experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in recruitment of healthcare professionals

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Rebecca Schwertfeger at rebecca-schwertfeger@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References:

• Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

Additional Information

• Classification Title: HR Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rebecca Schwertfeger
• Contact Email: rebecca-schwertfeger@uiowa.edu

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