Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources

Overview

Job no: 549420
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time, Human Resources, On-site (work in-person at business location)

• Evaluate applicant materials in alignment with detailed position descriptions to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications; interpret complex criteria across diverse job classifications and ensure adherence to university and regulatory hiring standards.
• Coordinate and execute the full lifecycle of emergency hire processes, ensuring compliance with university policy; maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including troubleshooting and quality control in Page Up.
• Perform comprehensive compensation analysis at both initial and final offer stages; synthesize data from People Soft, internal equity dashboards, and external market comparators to inform equitable and competitive salary recommendations.
• Draft and extend offer letters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional policies; manage timely dissemination of documentation to candidates and stakeholders to facilitate seamless onboarding.
• Design, generate, and analyze custom recruitment reports using Page Up; identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights to support continuous improvement in hiring practices.
• Prepare presentations for internal stakeholders, communicating key recruitment trends, progress metrics, and analytical insights to support data-driven planning and recruitment strategies

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. One year of technical or administrative experience. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.38 - $24.62 per hour

Classification Range: $22.38 - $43.20 per hour

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly 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 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…