Positio Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner (CS25-271)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Division: Human Resources
Apply Before: 00830
Department: Human Resources
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
Overview:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner (CS25-271) at SIUE is a high-level Human Resources professional who acts as a talent strategy advisor and trusted partner to hiring leaders, ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent. They will play a crucial role in aligning talent acquisition strategies with business goals and objectives and will be responsible for the preparation, facilitation, and completion of SUCSS/Civil Service Audits for Talent Acquisition in collaboration with the Manager - Talent Acquisition.
SIUE is a premier metropolitan university and home to a diverse student body of approximately 12,000. The Edwardsville campus encompasses 2,660 acres of woods and rolling hills in the scenic beauty of southwestern Illinois. The University has a center in East St. Louis, that includes a charter high school, federally funded Head Start programs, an Upward Bound program, dental clinic and a nursing clinic; School of Dental Medicine located in Alton; and the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention in Belleville. SIUE competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid- American Conference (wrestling). SIUE's safety record has yielded a “Top 50 Safest College Towns in America” designation for the city of Edwardsville. SIUE provides students with a high-quality, affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. SIUE is one of 62 university campuses in the world and the only public institution in Illinois to be part of the Sustained Dialogue.
What You Will Do:
In strong partnership with the Manager - Talent Acquisition the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner will be responsible for:
- Strategic Talent Acquisition Planning & Consulting
Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to hiring managers to develop and execute recruiting strategies that ensure the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent.
- Talent Acquisition Life-cycle Coordination
Responsible for the full recruitment life cycle from sourcing to on boarding that align talent acquisition strategies with university goals and ensure a positive candidate experience.
- Training, Advising, & Compliance Adherence
Assist in training and advising Talent Acquisition Human Resources Representatives on best practices, processes, systems, tools, and technologies.
Keep current on laws related to recruiting including federal and state, university policies, guidelines, and the State Universities Civil Service System Statutes.
Serve as a liaison to disseminate HR related information to candidates, hiring managers, and university employees covering topics such as best practices recruitment, benefits, payroll, compliance, and labor laws.
- Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting
Utilize recruitment data and analytics to generate actionable insights and reports, track key performance indicators and trends, and identify areas for improvement in the talent acquisition process.
- Technology Implementation & Enhancements
Partner with Manager - Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and external vendors to implement, manage, and explore new systems and tools that support the overall talent acquisition life-cycle.
Partner with and/or lead projects and task-forces assigned by Manager - Talent Acquisition that support talent acquisition, HR, and/or university initiatives.
- SUCSS/Civil Service Audits
Partner with the Manager - Talent Acquisition to gather data and facilitate the process for the SUCSS/Civil Service Audits for Talent Acquisition.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications-Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration, speech communications or a field closely related to the position
-3+ years of full life-cycle talent acquisition experience in all stages of the talent acquisition process from sourcing to on-boarding with a solid understanding of current recruitment best practices, tools, and technologies including experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing techniques, assessment methods, and legal compliance
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:-Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with HR peers, hiring managers, and all areas across an organization to understand talent acquisition needs and initiatives, advise on best practices and solutions, and solve current challenges
-Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to extract talent acquisition metrics from ATS and other related systems that reveal insights and allow for data driven decision making
-Strong research, investigative, critical thinking, attention to detail, influencing, and communication skills to effectively interact with HR Peers, hiring teams, candidates, and leadership
-Strong project management skills and ability to lead and/or partner with others on talent acquisition projects, task-forces, and initiatives
-Experience and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to create pivot tables, charts, analyze reports, and create presentations
-Experience in a fast paced, high volume, and large scale talent acquisition environment is preferred
Supplemental Information Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs Application Instructions: How to Apply - Step by Step Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5020 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu
EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Opening Date: 06/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026
Website: https://www.siue.edu/
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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