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Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Feb 18, 2025
Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins' focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine; strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients. Johns Hopkins University supports a flexible work model which includes four different work modalities. This role has a modified hybrid work arrangement with an onsite presence of 2 days per week. The manager will confirm the team's core onsite days where the majority/all team members will work in the office. Employees who travel on university business can count those days towards their onsite days. As part of the Office of Talent Management & Human Resources and the Talent Acquisition team for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing top talent to meet current and future hiring needs. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to understand talent requirements, develop effective sourcing strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. Reporting to DAR Talent Acquisition Manager, the ideal candidate will foster a collaborative environment and a strong service-oriented culture, ensuring efficient and high-quality recruitment support internal stakeholders and prospective candidates. Key responsibilities: Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of high-quality candidates using various methods such as job postings, employee referrals, online job boards, databases, LinkedIn recruiter, career fairs, and proactive networking. Continuously build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates through market research and relationship management. Recruitment Management: Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, including developing tailored strategies with hiring managers, conducting in-depth screenings, interviews, and guiding candidate preparation. Conduct thorough candidate screening and assessments to align experience with the specialized skill sets required for various roles in DAR. Maintain engagement with candidates throughout the search process, including identifying future opportunities for strong candidates who were not selected for the current role. Manage multiple recruitment efforts simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery. Lead and manage offer negotiations, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation packages while balancing candidate expectations and organizational guidelines. Evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels and adopt new methods to improve candidate flow and overall ROI. Candidate & Stakeholder Experience: Ensure a positive experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process by maintaining clear and consistent communication. Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing insights and best practices on recruiting strategies. Partner with internal marketing and communications teams to ensure job postings, recruitment materials, and the organization's digital presence reflect the employer brand. Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience. Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies. Participate in special projects and initiatives, such as optimizing candidate experience, improving interview techniques, and leveraging internal talent pipelines. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or other related field. Three years of related experience that demonstrates a progressive and pro-active approach to the recruitment of talent. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting in a development and/or alumni relations environment Proven success in a sourcing both active and passive candidates through various channels Strong consulting, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Creativity and resourcefulness in developing recruitment strategies and solving challenges Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making Classified Title: Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Posting Title (Working Title):Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $62,899 - Maximum: $110,100 (targeted salary: $87,000; commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Exempt Status:Exempt Location:Mount Washington Campus Department name: 10001644-Human Resources Personnel area: University Administration Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEOis the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.