Recruiter, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Job in
Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota, 55057, USA
Listed on 2026-08-09
Listing for:
St. Olaf College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
-
HR/Recruitment
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Position Title: Recruiter.
Department
:
Human Resources.
Classification: Exempt.
FTE
: 1.0.
Work Schedule: Year-round. Striving for work-life balance, St. Olaf College's typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Recognizing individual needs, we support flexible scheduling options.
Work Location: On Campus.
Salary Range: $58,000-$65,000.
EssentialJob Duties
- Lead the recruitment and hiring process for staff positions
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt staff positions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and College policies.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, establish search timelines, and fill vacancies efficiently.
- Review and revise job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect position responsibilities and qualifications.
- Post and advertise vacancies through Oracle and other recruitment sources.
- Source, screen, and coordinate candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Prepare and distribute offer letters and employment documentation.
- Serve as a recruitment consultant to campus leaders
- Advise hiring managers and search committees on recruitment best practices, inclusive hiring strategies, interviewing techniques, and employment processes.
- Build collaborative relationships across campus to support effective workforce planning and hiring decisions.
- Recommend improvements to recruitment practices to enhance the candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
- Administer recruitment systems and employment records
- Maintain recruitment data and applicant records within Oracle and other HR systems.
- Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with College policies and legal requirements.
- Support system enhancements, testing, and process improvements related to recruitment and onboarding.
- Maintain external relationships with recruitment vendors.
- Review and approve recruitment-related invoices and expenses.
- Support onboarding and continuous improvement
- Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and new hire documentation.
- Develop and update recruitment templates, forms, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in departmental projects that improve Human Resources services and operational effectiveness.
- Support, respect, and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, and perspectives to build a strong and inclusive community.
- Complete required training and participate in the College’s performance management process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Reports to the Director of Human Resources
- This position does not supervise anyone.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience:
- 2+ years’ experience in human resources, employment, recruiting, or relevant experience
- Experience:
Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
- Experience:
- 5+ years’ of recruiting experience or as a human resources generalist; experience using Oracle Cloud; experience with systems implementation; experience in higher-education
- Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St.
Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.
- This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
- This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to…
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