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Executive Recruiter

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Posted:

February 6, 2019

Location:

San Luis Obispo, California

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Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Executive Recruiter

Department: Human Resources (128700)

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers excellent fringe benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. All rights associated with the appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees.

Position Description:

The Executive Recruiter plays a critical role in the identification, assessment, and selection of top talent for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The individual in this position works closely with hiring managers and selection committee members throughout the campus to effectively plan and execute successful leadership recruitment initiatives. The Executive Recruiter influences strategic thinking, the use of the most effective outreach and assessment techniques, awareness of bias and available remedies, and the consideration of a broad and diverse pool of candidates.

To achieve the goal of top quality hires, the Executive Recruiter builds and maintains a broad and deep network of prospective candidates, keeps up on the latest trends in Talent Acquisition across industries, leverages proven practices, and informs and implements strategic Talent Acquisition objectives at Cal Poly in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team and others. To ensure success post-hire, the Executive Recruiter also collaborates closely with the Organizational Development team on any leadership development or other relevant initiatives.

NOTE: To view the full position description including all the Required Qualifications benefits website for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years' progressively responsible experience as a recruiter, or a combination of education and equivalent years of experience
Demonstrated experience building comprehensive recruitment and sourcing plans inclusive of labor and competitive market reviews
Demonstrated experience reviewing resumes against job requirements, interviewing candidates against qualifications, and advising hiring managers or interview panels/committees on selection decisions
Recent proven success having personally sourced leadership (including C-suite) candidates using networking, social media, events, competitive intelligence/research, sourcing tools, and other programs such as employee referrals, diversity, military, and professional outreach
Experience consulting with hiring managers and interview panels or committees on complex hiring initiatives, compensation/offers, market trends, sourcing challenges, interviewing methods, and recruiting process expectations and accountabilities to achieve successful hiring outcomes
Recent experience using applicant tracking systems and sourcing/networking tools to achieve successful hires

Required Qualifications:

Has recent working knowledge of common recruiting processes, policies, and applicable laws
Has the ability to research the labor and competitive markets, analyze trends, and formulate strategic advice for leaders
Has excellent oral communication skills and can quickly build rapport and assess talent on the phone; writes clearly and compellingly, and is able adjust tone, content, and form as appropriate
Is highly skilled at using and learning software applications, including applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management systems, social media tools, and MS Office suite products, among others
Possesses excellent sourcing skills and can demonstrate knowledge of current sourcing practices and approaches
Is highly skilled at identifying and assessing talent using multiple methods, including resume reviews, phone screens, writing sample and presentation reviews, and video and in-person interviews; knows and is skilled at using various interview approaches, including technical, behavioral, situational, and others to determine attitude, aptitude, and alignment of prospects and applicants
Is able to perform basic mathematical calculations and to use logical operators, such as if/then statements
Has the ability and desire to work quickly and to get things done; is not afraid to make decisions and act independently
Is able to make good decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines
Has the ability to manage processes to get things done; knows how to organize activities in the most efficient and effective ways; knows what to measure to achieve the best outcomes and how to measure it; knows how to simplify processes and get more with less
Has the ability and the desire to develop professionally; seeks to learn on a regular basis and sees the value in growing as an individual; works to leverage strengths and improve on weaknesses
Is highly skilled in working with senior leaders; presents or discusses topics without undue tension and nervousness; determines best approaches for different leaders; acts with honesty and authenticity
Is skilled at meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders by building and maintaining strong relationships, and by earning trust and respect; provides accurate and actionable information in a timely manner
Is able to relate well to all individuals, up, down, sideways, inside and outside the campus by building rapport, maintaining constructive and effective relationships, using diplomacy and tact, and diffusing high-tension situations comfortably; is comfortable working with and advocating for a diverse employee and candidate population
Is highly skilled at active listening, with the patience to hear individuals out ? even when disagreeing ? and to deepen the conversation by asking relevant, penetrating questions in return
Is able to negotiate effectively and can settle differences amicably, even in tough situations or over tough topics; can win concessions without damaging relationships
Is skilled at maneuvering through complex political situations effectively and quietly by being sensitive to how the campus functions and by adjusting approach when appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of California employment laws
Entrepreneurial experience, including self-employment as a recruiter
Speaking or presentation experience
Writing experience, including publication in relevant professional media

Special Conditions:

***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
Full-time MPP employees are required to disclose outside employment at time of hire or within 30 days of taking additional outside employment subsequent to time of hire.
This position classification has been defined as 'Exempt' and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Review Begin Date: 03-04-2019

Requisition Number: 105181

To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Internal Number: 1386484

About California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. The Cal Poly community fosters teaching, scholarship, and service in a learn-by-doing environment where students, staff, and faculty are partners in discovery. Cal Poly has built an exemplary reputation on its learn-by-doing approach to the preparation of undergraduate and graduate students. It is a distinctive learning community offering academically focused students a hands-on educational experience that prepares them for today's scientific and technical world. Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 24 consecutive years. The University values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. As a campus, we welcome and nurture a rich array of different perspectives, ideas and cultures. We encourage international an...d multi-cultural education in order to prepare students for successful participation and competition in a diverse world and a global workforce. We believe that diversity of our students, faculty, and staff enlivens and enriches Cal Poly’s educational environment.

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