Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter - On-Site (Oklahoma City, OK)

Department: Human Resources

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages recruitment activities to strategically attract and secure top talent dedicated to the care of OU Health’s patients. This role acts as a partner to hiring managers, candidates, and the Talent Acquisition team.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Acts as a Brand Ambassador demonstrating knowledge of OU Health service lines and total rewards benefit packages.
• Champions OU Health Talent Acquisition practices to ensure best in class, efficient candidate experiences that reflect OU Health’s brand, culture and growth throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Models adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process.
• Stays well-informed of recruiting strategies and market trends to recommend processes to enhance the hiring process.
• Partners with hiring leaders to develop recruitment strategies for critical and/or hard-to-fill positions.
• Utilizes data to make informed recommendations.
• Recommends and coordinates ad placement with internal and external agents.
• With HR Leadership approval, utilizes staffing agencies and external search firms.
• Serves as liaison between hiring leaders and external staffing sources.
• Collaborates with hiring leaders to identify expectations, clarify processes and understand talent needs to provide the most qualified, best fit candidates.
• Makes recommendations to ensure proper applicant flow.
• Identifies qualified candidates for vacant positions by screening resumes, conducting interviews by phone, in person or virtually.
• Utilizes sourcing techniques to identify qualified passive and active candidates and improve candidate flow.
• Conducts strategic recruitment activities including attending/planning and organizing job fairs, conferences, on-campus and other special events related to Talent Acquisition.
• Ensures excellent candidate and hiring manager experiences by promptly responding to applicants, scheduling interviews, and providing timely updates throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Maintains accurate information in the Applicant Tracking System to ensure compliance with organizational policy, procedures and state and federal employment laws.
• Calculates and negotiates job offers for the hiring manager’s selected candidates.
• Manages the counteroffer process ensuring proper approvals and communication.
• Communicates declinations to candidates in a positive manner.
• Assists strong candidates in finding other opportunities in OU Health that align with their skills and qualifications.
• Collaborates with other teams in Human Resources to ensure a positive experience for hired candidates during onboarding.
• Actively and collaboratively participates in team meetings and strategy sessions.
• Participates in professional development activities and SLA/KPI reviews to improve results and share market insights.
• Provides support, training, guidance and assistance to other team members.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification at the time of hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices.
• Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen.
• Advanced ability to use Applicant Tracking Systems, experience with Workday preferred.
• Self-motivated professional that works well under pressure and with limited supervision.
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task and manage a high volume of requisitions.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong ability to provide excellent customer service to candidates, leaders and team members.
• Advanced understanding of best-in-class recruitment practices.

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.