HR Recruiting Specialist

Job Title: HR Recruiting Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Executive Director of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The HR Recruiting Specialist at Bethune-Cookman University plays a critical role in attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent to support the university’s mission and values. This position oversees the full life cycle of recruiting, including developing strategies to source qualified candidates, managing the hiring process, and ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and an ability to foster relationships at all levels of the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring for a wide range of positions across the university.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent through job boards, social media, professional networks, and other channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand departmental needs, develop job descriptions, and create targeted recruitment plans.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-employment assessments and background checks.
• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and candidate selection.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with university policies and employment laws.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
• Develop and manage relationships with external recruiting firms, job boards, and community organizations.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and other recruitment activities to promote the university as an employer of choice.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with the HR team to support onboarding initiatives and ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience:

• Proven experience managing the full recruitment life cycle.
• Strong understanding of recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in higher education or a non-profit organization, with at least five (5) years in a recruitment-related role.
• Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience recruiting in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with Paycor, Jenzabar or similar HRIS systems.
• Experience developing diversity recruitment strategies.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities and equal employment opportunity should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.

The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its’ attempts to improve the operations of the university