Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Division of Human Resources. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves to provide consultative and operational support to hiring managers, department representatives, and HR partners throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
• Supports full-cycle recruitment activities, including intake discussions, sourcing, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer preparation, and pre-employment processing.
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates using job boards, professional networks, recruiting platforms, and other sourcing channels.
• Reviews applications and candidate materials to assess qualifications and support hiring recommendations based on established position requirements.
• Consults with hiring managers and HR partners on job descriptions, position requirements, minimum qualifications, and related hiring documentation.
• Supports foundational position management activities by assisting with position description updates, position-related documentation, and review of position data for accuracy and alignment with institutional standards.
• Provides preliminary compensation-related hiring support by evaluating candidate qualifications in relation to approved hiring ranges and institutional guidance, in collaboration with appropriate HR stakeholders.
• Prepares, processes, and coordinates employment offers, background checks, I-9 requirements, and other pre-hire actions to support timely onboarding.
• Reviews, enters, monitors, and follows up on actions in Workday or related HR systems, including hiring transactions, approvals, workflow progress, and related documentation.
• Assists in managing recruitment records, reports, and documents related to talent acquisition and hiring activities.
• Responds to and assists with HR-related questions from hiring managers, employees, applicants, and campus stakeholders, providing guidance on recruitment processes, timelines, policies, and next steps.
• Provides guidance to departments regarding HR practices, compliance requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and ethical hiring practices.
• Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing HR procedures, forms, and standard operating procedures related to talent acquisition and hiring operations.
• Compiles and prepares reports, surveys, and related documentation regarding recruitment and hiring activities, and may conduct studies or recommend process improvements based on identified needs.
• Supports shared Talent Acquisition operations, including monitoring communication channels, routing inquiries, and helping maintain continuity of service during periods of high volume or staffing transition.
• May coordinate, plan, and provide logistical support for recruitment events, outreach activities, training sessions, and other specialized HR programs.
• May cross train on other specialized human resources functions to support operational needs and service continuity.
• Attends HR training and informational meetings and remains informed on relevant recruiting practices, employment regulations, and process changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Two years of direct experience in talent acquisition, with emphasis on recruiting, sourcing, and candidate pipeline development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruitment practices, sourcing methods, and candidate screening and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to hiring, recruitment, and employment processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and university stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills with the ability to provide guidance and support throughout the hiring process.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate and support multiple concurrent hiring activities.
• Ability to review, interpret, verify, and maintain accurate data, records, and documentation across multiple systems and formats.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve routine and moderately complex process, system, and workflow issues.
• Skill in using applicant tracking systems, HR systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other related software.
• Familiarity with social media, recruiting platforms, candidate databases, and professional networks used for sourcing and outreach.
• Ability to document procedures, support standard operating procedure updates, and contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience serving as a recruiting partner with responsibility for consultative hiring manager support and full-cycle recruitment, as well as experience using Workday or another applicant tracking system to manage recruitment workflows and hiring transactions.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

Pay

Salary: Commensurate with experience. The target base annual salary range is $49,000 up to $59,119 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Schedule

This position is in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, or as work requirements indicate; which may include afterhours and some weekends during peak periods.