Talent Acquisition Consultant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note:
- A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
- If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
- Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
- Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
- Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
- If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
Human Resources Professional |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class |
89640 |
Position Overview
| Position Summary |
THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING AND ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT UNC SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
We're Hiring: Talent Management Consultant
Help us build the future Ramily at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)!
Do you love connecting great people with meaningful work and making the hiring experience faster, fairer, and more fun? If you're equal parts strategist, consultant, and do-er, this role is for you.
Why this role matters:
As our
Talent Management Consultant, you'll be the go-to advisor for recruitment and selection across
WSSU supporting
EHRA non-faculty, SHRA, student, and non-student temporary hiring. You'll shape the way we attract, assess, and onboard talent, championing best practices and compliance while elevating the candidate and hiring-manager experience.
What you'll do:
Lead end-to-end recruiting for
EHRA non-faculty,
SHRA, student, and temporary roles-posting to offer, with a high-touch, high-quality approach.
Consult & train hiring managers on recruitment policies, procedures, and best practices; deliver engaging workshops and just-in-time coaching.
Be the employment consultant of record for requisition approvals, screening, selection documentation, and compliance across federal, state, UNC System, and university policies.
Build diverse, high-quality pipelines using creative outreach, community partnerships, campus networks, and targeted sourcing strategies.
Streamline and improve hiring processes and workflows-partnering with HR colleagues to remove friction and boost operational efficiency.
Collaborate across HR (Classification & Compensation, Employee Relations, Benefits, etc.) to ensure every hire aligns with WSSU's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Advocate for the Talent Management unit and campus-bringing support, vision, and a service mindset to every interaction.
What you bring:
- A consultant's mindset-able to diagnose needs, recommend solutions, and influence decisions with data and empathy.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment/selection practices and employment compliance (federal/state/UNC System).
- Skill in building partnerships with hiring managers and community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- A knack for simplifying complex processes and communicating clearly-in writing, in person, and in training settings.
- Energy, professionalism, and a commitment to a welcoming, equitable candidate experience.
How you'll make an impact:
- Faster, more consistent hiring with excellent service for managers and candidates.
- Clear, compliant selection documentation-every time.
- Create ready-to-hire talent pools matched to current and emerging university needs.
- Managers who feel confident and capable thanks to your consultation and training.
About the Office of Human Resources:
WSSU's
Office of Human Resources delivers professional HR services for
SHRA, EHRA non-faculty, institutional administrators, temporary and student employees, and faculty (benefits administration). Our team leads
staffing & talent acquisition, classification & compensation, employee relations, training & professional development, performance management, leave and position management, unemployment programs, and more. Join us to elevate HR service and help our community thrive.
Consultation & Talent Advisory (40%) - Core Competency: Consultation
Strategic partnership: Advise leaders on workforce plans (1-3 year horizon), staffing forecasts, team design, and recruitment strategies aligned to WSSU's mission and strategic plan.
Workforce planning & succession: Facilitate annual talent reviews; identify critical roles, competencies, and bench strength; create talent pools/pipelines and succession slates; recommend development pathways for hard-to-fill roles.
Critical skills & gap analysis: Build/maintain a skills inventory; analyze internal supply vs. external market demand; identify gaps; recommend upskilling/reskilling or targeted recruiting strategies.
Classification & compensation guidance: Apply SHRA career-banding profiles and EPS classifications (SAAO, IRIT); advise on hiring ranges using OSHR/UNC ranges and internal equity; negotiate offers within policy.
Recruitment consulting: Create job postings/ads; advise on selection criteria; review interview questions (behavioral/competency-based), work samples, scoring rubrics, and selection documentation for compliance and job relatedness. Applies an in-depth knowledge of SHRA career banding competency profiles and EPS classifications (SAAO and IRIT) when consulting hiring managers. Explains SHRA career-banded classifications and associated pay bands/pay factors. Conveys information on EHRA classifications and salary ranges. Understand temporary employment policies to suggest alternate options in difficult recruitment situations. Reviews interview questions and assist managers in developing behavioral and competency-based questions when necessary. Provides advice on how to develop appropriate work samples and addresses questions and concerns about completing hiring proposals and the submission of selection documentation. Negotiates starting salaries, using state-defined salary ranges, ongoing compensation guidance, and review of internal equity.
Policy & compliance advising: Interpret HR policies and when exceptions may be allowable; explain sensitive compensation/equity matters with discretion; ensure adherence to EEO/AA, ADA, FCRA, and OSHR/UNC requirements.
Background checks: Oversee criminal background checks; collaborate with the EEO Officer and Employee Relations on cases with convictions to determine eligibility.
Candidate & employee counsel: Provide confidential career guidance to internal candidates; advise departments on addressing staffing shortages with targeted recruitment programs.
Communication (15%) - Core Competency: Communication (Verbal/Written)
Client communications: Provide clear guidance to supervisors, applicants, and employees on the recruitment/selection process, paperwork, timelines, and advertising quotes.
Training & Education: Develop and deliver live/virtual training on interviewing, selection, equitable hiring, and PeopleAdmin usage; prepare accurate, engaging presentation materials.
Formal correspondence: Draft salary exception justifications to the UNC System Office and/or OSHR when required in the Comp Database.
Employer brand & outreach: Promote WSSU's value proposition consistently in all communications; build trusting partnerships that contribute to employee engagement and an inclusive community.
Orientation presence: Manage and Lead New Employee Orientation (NEO) sessions to support a high-touch onboarding experience.
Program/Project Administration & Talent Operations (40%) - Core Competency: Program/Project Administration
Full-cycle recruiting: Manage vacancies in PeopleAdmin (postings, screening, referrals); coordinate external advertising, resume database queries, social media campaigns; represent WSSU at job fairs and community events.
ATS/system administration: Serve as PeopleAdmin system administrator; provide access, training, and troubleshooting; complete PeopleAdmin certification; run E-Verify queries and reports; interface with Banner.
Selection & offer execution: Verify minimum/preferred qualifications; review selection files (EEO/AA compliance, references, interview materials); initiate background checks; prepare compliant salary recommendations and extend offers; ensure complete hiring proposals/workflows.
Onboarding coordination: Develops, coordinates, and implements comprehensive onboarding processes to ensure new employees successfully integrate into the university community. Provides guidance and resources to new hires to promote understanding of institutional policies, culture, and performance expectations. Collaborates with hiring managers and departments to ensure timely completion of all onboarding activities, including new hire orientation. Monitors onboarding effectiveness and recommends process improvements to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
Quality & audit cadence: Conduct weekly audits to ensure selected candidates are fully processed in PeopleAdmin and Banner; present bi-weekly findings/trends to the Manager, Talent Management; flag unusual trends (e.g., high turnover, declined offers).
Data & reporting: Maintain dashboards/reports across PeopleAdmin, Banner, and related systems (time-to-post, time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance, 90-day retention, internal equity checks, pipeline diversity).
Process improvement & content: Identify, scope, and lead projects that improve manager/applicant experience; manage Talent Management website/communication content and channels.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
- Support HR initiatives, committees, and special projects that advance WSSU's strategic priorities (e.g., climate and engagement efforts, policy updates, technology rollouts).
Talent Pipeline & Community Partnerships (embedded across duties)
- Build and sustain recruitment sources and community relationships (colleges, HBCU networks, professional associations, workforce boards, community services, recruiters, media, internet sites) to expand and diversify applicant flow.
- Establish proactive talent pools for recurring/hard-to-fill roles; maintain warm candidate relationships; track silver-medalist candidates for future opportunities.
Ready to join the Ramily?
Apply now and help us recruit the people who will power WSSU's next chapter.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Position Information
| Position Number |
009088 |
| Working Position Title |
Talent Acquisition Consultant |
| Building and Room No. |
Anderson Conference Center, Room 114 |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
12 months |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
Not Mandatory |
| Normal Work Schedule |
Monday-Friday ; 8am-5pm ; occasional extended hours and weekends. |
| Department Required Skills |
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field
- 2 or more years of progressive recruiting/talent consulting experience
- OR an equivalent combination of education/experience.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master's degree
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
- PeopleAdmin certification
- Higher-education or public-sector HR experience
- Experience with workforce planning, succession planning, and skills/gap analytics.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expert knowledge of PeopleAdmin (ATS) and working knowledge of Banner, I-9/E-Verify, and MS/Google productivity tools.
- Strong command of OSHR/UNC System policies (SHRA/EHRA, EPS classifications, career-banding), and compliance frameworks (EEO/AA, ADA, FCRA, OFCCP).
- Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, influence decisions, and manage sensitive compensation/internal equity discussions with discretion.
- Proficiency in data analysis & reporting; translating insights into action (dashboards, KPIs).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation design, and facilitation skills.
- Customer-focused, organized, and capable of managing multiple searches/projects with deadlines.
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
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| Salary |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Open Date |
11/13/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note:
- A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
- If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
- Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
- Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
- Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
- If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- References List
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Winston Salem State University
Commensurate with education and experience
Nov 13, 2025