Human Resources Consultant – Staff Recruiter

About the role

The University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Staff Recruiter to join the School of Medicine Human Resources team. This position serves as the lead recruiter for staff recruitment across the School of Medicine, reporting to the School of Medicine Director of Recruitment with a dotted-line relationship to the University Recruitment Center of Expertise (COE) Associate Director of Recruitment.

The Staff Recruiter partners closely with hiring managers, HR Partners, department leadership, and the Recruitment Center of Expertise to provide consultative, full-cycle recruitment services supporting the School of Medicine's workforce needs. This role involves developing effective recruitment strategies, identifying qualified candidates, and delivering an exceptional hiring experience while ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Consultation
  • Serve as the primary recruiter for assigned School of Medicine staff positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers and HR Partners to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, interviewing, and selection processes.
  • Consult with hiring managers regarding market conditions, recruitment timelines, and hiring challenges.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from position intake through onboarding.
  • Develop and post effective job advertisements using internal and external recruitment resources.
  • Screen applications, conduct candidate interviews, coordinate interview activities, complete reference checks, and assist with employment offers.
  • Collaborate with departments and HR Partners to facilitate a smooth and positive onboarding experience for new employees.
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Talent Attraction & Sourcing
  • Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through networking, professional organizations, job boards, social media, and other recruitment channels.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill and high-priority positions.
  • Participate in recruitment events, career fairs, and outreach activities that promote employment opportunities within the School of Medicine.
  • Support recruitment marketing initiatives that strengthen the School of Medicine's employment brand.
• Process Improvement
  • Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes that enhance efficiency and the overall hiring experience.
  • Participate in recruitment-related projects, committees, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Stay informed on recruitment trends, labor market conditions, and best practices to support continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintain complete and accurate recruitment documentation within the applicant tracking system.
  • Ensure recruitment activities comply with university policies, affirmative action requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, and applicable employment laws.
  • Utilize recruitment data and performance metrics to evaluate hiring outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaboration & Customer Service
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with hiring managers, HR Partners, department leadership, candidates, and university stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the School of Medicine Recruitment Team and the University Recruitment Center of Expertise to support recruitment initiatives and organizational goals.
  • Represent the School of Medicine Human Resources team at university events and recruitment-related activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Three or more years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
  • Experience recruiting within healthcare, higher education, or other large, complex organizations.
  • Experience developing recruitment strategies and sourcing passive candidates.
  • Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and providing consultative recruitment support.
  • Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
  • Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Pay

Salary Range: $53,976.00 - $76,024.00 annually

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

For additional information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.

Location

Columbia, Missouri offers a high quality of life with small-town friendliness and big-city features. Known as an ideal college town, Columbia is centrally located in the state and nation, with easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City. The city hosts numerous festivals, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it a great place to grow your career, raise a family, or retire.