HR Employment Specialist Senior

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $58,000 and $68,000, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Working under general supervision of the director, with a high degree of independence, this position serves as a strategic human resources partner to university leadership, driving institutional talent acquisition strategies, high-level policy interpretation and complex employment solutions. This position is responsible for developing partnerships and creating an environment for excellence in employment services of staff talent at the university. This individual will be advising departments and schools on employment solutions, fair hiring practices, interpretation of policies, procedures, and practices, and providing professional support and consultation in decision-making on a wide range of staff employment activities.

Serve as a functional team leader, delegating tasks, providing mentorship to employment staff and acting on behalf of the Director of Employment, in their absence.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with assigned areas in achieving performance excellence; generate options and recommendations that are responsive to multiple interests, reflective of best practices, and aligned with unit goals. Develop relationships with customers and become a business partner in advising and counseling on employment and temporary staffing. Serve as the subject matter expert in interpreting university staff employment policies, labor standards and state/federal employment regulations.
  
  Develop and execute employment plans, timelines, job advertising, salary ranges, and recruiting campaigns in collaboration with assigned areas. Advocate for an efficient employment process and influence the time to fill job vacancies. Oversee and manage compliance regarding the employment process and procedures. Maintain vendor relationships and connect hiring managers with temporary agencies to meet their staffing needs. Facilitate relationships between hiring managers and search firms.
  
  Meet and conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of plan implementation. (20%)
• Provide guidance and oversee screening and evaluation of job applicants while utilizing non-discriminatory AI resources and tools throughout the employment process. Develop and approve an evaluation rubric with job related criteria to support the assessment applicant qualifications. Ensure an appropriate review and analysis of applicant qualifications against job requirements. Author and update recruitment procedures, interview guidelines, and compliance protocols. Instruct hiring teams on maintaining all pertinent applicants and interview data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
  
  Ensure hiring manager is connected with the VISA Office regarding necessary steps and expenses for hiring staff who require sponsorship. (15%)
• Oversee the administration and compliance of the background screening process for job finalists; including criminal background check, degree verification, reference checks, etc. Provide guidance and/or conduct reference checks, as well as facilitate and assess criminal background check information. Make recommendations and advise on candidate
  ¿ s employability based on the background screening checks and other pertinent data. (15%)
• Negotiate job offers and employment terms on behalf of the university. Analyze compensation data and approve salary offers. Determine competitive offer structures, and approve non-standard salary offers within university parameters. Partner with Compensation Analyst on high-level salary exceptions and critical talent placements. Ensure compliance with established university guidelines. Persuade and convince candidates to join the university through highlighting an employer value proposition.
  
  Prepare and deliver official employment letters and various correspondence. Create and assemble a variety of offer packages with onboarding materials for new staff employees. Schedule health screening and physicals for certain positions. Ensure a smooth on-boarding process for new…