Talent Acquisition Partner (Human Resources Professional II), Human Resources Division

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 554096
Work type: Staff
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services,Appointment Type|Probationary,Time Basis|Full Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Human Resources,Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)|On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under general direction of the Director, the Talent Acquisition Partner provides support functions throughout the hiring life-cycle. The Incumbent contributes to the overall success of the of the Employment Services program by providing high level customer service, performing proficient business processes throughout the full cycle recruiting process, and by taking a consultative approach to advising hiring managers to ensure the attraction and selection of a broad and diverse pool of qualified candidates for staff and student and as needed support to management positions.

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Director, the Talent Acquisition Partner provides support functions throughout the hiring life-cycle. The Incumbent contributes to the overall success of the of the Employment Services program by providing high level customer service, performing proficient business processes throughout the full cycle recruiting process, and by taking a consultative approach to advising hiring managers to ensure the attraction and selection of a broad and diverse pool of qualified candidates for staff and student and as needed support to management positions.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for staff, Management, and student employment positions by developing job postings, screening applicant pools, referring qualified candidates, and supporting hiring managers through the attraction, selection, and appointment stages in accordance with CSU policy and collective bargaining requirements.

Conduct recruitment planning meetings with hiring managers to establish recruitment timelines, clarify job requirements, determine sourcing needs, and ensure alignment with established campus hiring procedures.

Develop and administer selection materials, including interview questions, supplemental questionnaires, written assessments, and performance exams, ensuring appropriate application of campus standards and defensible selection practices.

Monitor recruitment activities by coordinating interview schedules, proctoring tests, tracking candidate progress, reviewing interview documentation for compliance, and communicating status updates to hiring managers.

Research and analyze recruitment data to identify trends, assess process effectiveness, and recommend improvements to outreach, assessment methods, candidate experience, and recruitment timelines.

Prepare recruitment-related KPI and analytical reports as the Campus Reports Administrator (CRA), interpreting data to provide actionable recommendations for improving hiring efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Maintain and utilize applicant tracking systems to ensure accurate posting, documentation, applicant movement, and reporting, troubleshooting routine system issues and supporting users as needed.

Advise hiring managers and campus partners on recruitment procedures, selection requirements, and standard best practices, providing guidance grounded in established policy and HR protocols.

Promote inclusive recruitment practices by supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies within established HR frameworks.

Respond to inquiries from applicants, employees, and campus stakeholders, providing timely, customer-focused support and accurate guidance on recruitment processes.

Student Employment:

Coordinate student employee recruitments by establishing timelines, preparing job announcements, managing applicant screens, and supporting hiring managers in selecting qualified student candidates consistent with campus and CSU requirements.

Monitor ongoing student recruitment activities to ensure timely movement of applicants, adherence to campus processes, and resolution of routine recruitment challenges.

Identify and recommend solutions for hard-to-fill student positions by reviewing recruitment trends, evaluating outreach methods, and supporting hiring managers with alternative approaches.

Conduct routine research and analysis to support enhancements in student employment practices, including retention strategies, process streamlining, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide customer service and guidance to students, supervisors, and campus partners, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring clarity around student employment processes.

Compliance & Processing:

Coordinate the background check process for staff and Management positions by reviewing candidate information, ensuring proper documentation, and processing results in accordance with CSU policy and federal/state regulations.

Review Live Scan and pre-employment physical results to identify any required follow-up and confirm compliance with established standards.

Conduct or assist with specialized background checks for University Police Department candidates by ensuring required steps-such as POST-mandated investigations, psychological evaluations, and physical assessments-are completed in compliance with regulatory requirements and campus protocol.

On-Boarding:

Assist with planning and delivering New Employee Orientation (NEO) by preparing materials, coordinating presentations, updating content, and supporting the smooth execution of orientation activities.

Manage NEO logistics, including generating participant lists, maintaining presentation materials, coordinating interactive components, and administering post-NEO evaluations to support continuous improvement.

Ensure new hires receive accurate pre-boarding information by coordinating with hiring managers and HR staff to support timely completion of required documentation and preparation for the first day of employment.

Perform additional HR duties as assigned to support recruitment, compliance, onboarding, and general HR operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working skills and knowledge of human resource discipline principles, practices, and related regulations. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing human resource standards, policies, and procedures. Strong project planning and organizational skills to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects. Strong analytical skills in order to evaluate and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and recommendations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and ideas and advise managers, staff, and faculty regarding human resources policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

- Three years of increasingly responsible technical and/or professional experience performing human resources duties which include recruitment and selection.
- One year of related Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or HR Employment experience.
- Experience with coordinating an onboarding program.
- Experience in recruitment and selection/talent acquisition.
- General knowledge of Human resources policies and procedures.
- General knowledge and skills in Human Resources with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods.
- Working knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of state, federal and local policies and procedures relating to Human Resources and University.
- Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities.
- Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
- Proficient experience using Microsoft Office and other computer systems
- Reviews, revises, and develops human resource policies, processes, and guidelines to support the university's goals and objectives.
- Collaborates with university departments, faculty, and staff to resolve complex issues or questions
related to specific area of expertise (e.g., talent acquisition, benefits, human resources information systems).
- Interprets regulations, policies, and related documents (e.g., bargaining unit contracts) to advise managers on the best course of action.
- Analyzes data, trends, and costs to evaluate the effectiveness of programs. This includes benefits utilization data, and recruitment data. Uses metrics data to identify opportunities for improvement and monitor effectiveness of programs.
- Recommends, develops, and plans recruitment and selection programs including determining recruitment tactics for specific positions; developing materials to train and guide selection committees; and handling applicant screening and candidate interview processes.
- Maintains third party relationships such as monitoring service levels with vendor partners.
- Organizes, coordinates, and trains professionals and administrative staff with regard to current policies and procedures for hiring processes and other human resource functions.
- Under direction of management, develops, implements, modifies, and monitors talent acquisition, benefits, learning and development, and human resources information systems, processes, and practices.
- Provides recommendations for ongoing improvement based on review of industry best practices and trends in human resources.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: Step 1 $5,274 per month for qualified candidates.

CSU Classification Salary Step Range: $5,274 - $7,684 per month (Step 1 - Step 20)

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

The application deadline has been extended to February 18, 2026 at 11:55 pm (PST)

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding 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.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act


Applications close: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:55:00 GMT

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