HR Specialist - Nursing Recruitment

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing Recruitment is seeking a HR Specialist to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing HR team and Nursing staff.

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.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 50-100%
Location: UIHC Main 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
• Job-related experience with commitment to diversity in the work or academic environment
• Experience and ability with providing excellent and timely customer service
• Previous high volume recruiting experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in recruitment of Healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policies

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar 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 Nursing Recruitment at 319-356-2285.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

References:

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

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.