Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Talent Acquisition Consultant managing end-to-end recruitment processes for faculty, staff, and student positions across Ohio State University. Collaborating with leaders to attract high-quality talent in a complex environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes, including the development of recruitment strategies and compliance with equitable hiring practices. Proficient in utilizing recruitment technologies and analyzing metrics to enhance talent acquisition efforts.

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Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Human ResourcesRecruitment Metrics Analysis

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Hard Skills

End-to-End RecruitmentEquitable Hiring PracticesRecruitment TechnologiesWorkflow AutomationConsultative Talent Advising

Soft Skills

Consultative AdvicePositive Candidate ExperienceTrusted Advisor

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeHRIS Platforms

Industry Keywords

Progressive ExperienceLarge Complex Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads end-to-end recruitment for faculty, staff, student and executive level senior leadership positions across assigned units.
Creates and implements recruitment strategies and establishes search timelines in partnership with hiring managers.
Ensures the university’s recruitment and selection processes are followed, providing consultative advice and resources throughout the recruit-to-hire process.
Facilitates a seamless, positive candidate experience.
Serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, department leaders and interview teams.
Provides guidance on hiring best practices and educates stakeholders on equitable hiring practices and compliance requirements.
Tracks and analyzes recruitment metrics, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in human resources or a related field.
4+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.
Experience recruiting in a large, complex organization.
Strong knowledge of recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
Demonstrated savvy with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Demonstrated AI proficiency in sourcing, workflow automation, prompt engineering and consultative talent advising.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.