HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/CLASSIFICATION)

Purpose of the Position: Provide human resources support in the areas of recruitment and placement and classification.

Classification and Position Management Develops, analyzes, evaluates, and classifies individual and standard Position Descriptions (PDs) and Position Requirement Documents (PRDs) for positions within the university's alternative personnel systems. Serve as a technical advisor to supported organizations, providing expert guidance on classification and position management matters, including organizational design, workforce planning, organizational realignments, and restructuring initiatives. Evaluates organizational position management practices and collaborates with managers and supervisors to improve organizational effectiveness, workforce utilization, and the distribution of work. Conducts classification reviews of positions, prepares evaluation statements, and provides advisory services regarding position classification and management issues. Determines Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption status, supervisory status, financial disclosure requirements, and other position-related designations, ensuring proper documentation and record maintenance. Recruitment and Placement Provides comprehensive recruitment and placement services to assigned organizations, supporting actions such as hiring, career promotions, reassignments, and other personnel actions. Extends job offers, establishes entrance-on-duty dates, and coordinates preemployment requirements to ensure timely on boarding of new employees. Serves as a technical expert and trusted advisor on staffing and personnel matters, providing guidance to managers, supervisors, and leadership on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and staffing solutions. Advises leadership on the effective use of automated staffing systems and recommends innovative approaches to address recruitment challenges, workforce turnover, and organizational staffing needs. Provides staffing advisory services consistent with merit system principles, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while helping management resolve complex personnel issues from a strategic human resources perspective. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of organizational and mission requirements.