HR Talent Acquisition Partner

(Temporary)

Human Resources

Job #547630

Close Date: Wednesday June 18th, 2025

 

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #547630) Administrative Analyst/Specialist II-Exempt, HR Talent Acquisition Partner (Temporary), Salary Range: $5,537-10,014 Hiring Range: $5,537-5,814. This is a temporary, full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

The HR Talent Acquisition Partner (TA Partner) provides proactive support, collaborating with assigned customer groups in order to align people strategies with business objectives. The TA Partner works with assigned customer groups to understand their needs and provide guidance and support. The TA Partner:

• Builds relationships with assigned customer groups and campus partners, and effectively responds to their requests.
• Provides or facilitates interpretation and guidance on California State University (CSU) systemwide and Humboldt HR policies, processes, and tools.
• Leads customer groups through a range of HR programs throughout the year involving recruitment and onboarding.
• Works collaboratively with HR staff to ensure HR business continuity, helping resolve front desk employee support. Communicates and collaborates effectively at all levels of the organization, building relationships and establishing credibility with employees form a wide range of teams/departments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage full-cycle recruitment process

• Serve as primary HR contact, partner, and coach for assigned customer groups, providing an effective and dedicated HR consultation service regarding recruitment.
• Consult with leaders, hiring managers and HR team to identify current and future staffing needs, position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Create vacancy announcements and position descriptions in accordance with bargaining agreements, CSU policies, and best practices.
• Receive, review and collaborate with the Comp & Class team regarding incoming requests related to compensation as pertains to recruitment.
• Schedule and manage the recruitment caseloads or projects in a timely and responsive manner, meeting internal guidelines and targets.
• Maintain regular communication with customer groups.

Recruitment Compliance, Strategy, and Process Improvement

• Provide guidance in interpreting and applying HR federal and state laws and regulations, the application of collective bargaining agreements, campus policies, and CSU executive orders and technical memorandums relevant to recruitment.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and improvement of end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates.

People Data & Analytics/ Establish and Improve Processes

• Ideate and reflectively collaborate with teams on HR projects.
• Communicate with Management team and assist in resolution when reoccurring issues arise to ensure efficiency.
• Collect, compile, and analyze HR data to make recommendations related to recruitment.
• Develop data- driven analysis to support decision strategic decision making for HR and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with members of HR to identify, standardize, and implement data & analytics solutions, including enhanced tools and process improvements.
• Maintain documentation related to confidential matters and proprietary information

General Human Resources Processing and Training

• Order and adjudicate background checks, including acting as custodian of record for California DOJ and FBI fingerprint screening
• Offer letter preparation, maintain applicant tracking system, reports and other staffing functions as needed.
• Track search committee training needs and completion of required courses as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of personnel files in accordance with CSU established records retention guidelines.
• Attends technical calls, meetings, and training

Other Duties as Assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Solid foundational knowledge of human resources principles and practices, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret human resources data and metrics to develop sound conclusions and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly present information and ideas, advise stakeholders on HR policies and procedures, and collaborate with diverse individuals across all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while building and maintaining strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in applying guidelines and maintaining compliance with HR policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using technology and HR-related software systems, including tools for data analysis, communication, and workflow management.

In addition to those above:

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in human resources or recruitment, with the ability to apply complex principles, regulations, and best practices to independently resolve difficult and complex problems and issues.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills, including the ability to assess complex problems from a broad, systems-level perspective, prioritize competing demands, and deliver projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated competence in exercising judgment, particularly in navigating sensitive or personal situations and effectively deescalating conflicts or concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively represent the university, communicate with senior leadership, and build collaborative relationships across diverse internal constituencies.
• Advanced skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of other professional staff.
• Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to devise and develop strategic solutions.
• Advanced skill to appropriately use technology and relevant human resource information systems and management tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
• A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Recent Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience.
• Recent experience working in a recruiting capacity for medium to large organization with complex policies, processes, and structure.
• Experience in the use recruiting of software solutions, including applicant tracking systems.
• Experience with coordinating an onboarding program.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft HR
• Working knowledge of research and analysis techniques, including project design and management, data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, the presentation of findings, and the creation and implementation of appropriate recommendations
• Human Resources Planning Skills
• Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a Talent Acquisition perspective.
• SHRM/SPHR/PHR or other HR Certification

 

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday June 18^th, 2025.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. This position is telecommute eligible; work on-site as scheduled or as requested and telecommute as scheduled.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the Cal Poly Humboldt provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Humboldt complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.  Cal Poly Humboldt is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Humboldt, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

 

Mandated Reporting: 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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code:  1038-3
Publication Date:   6/4/25