Job Description
Human Resources Specialist for Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
About CT State Connecticut State
Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses
and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT
State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal
success.
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State
Position
Details Posted: March 25, 2026
Level: Professional 3
Employment Type: Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: June
2026
Work Location: CT State Capital (950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103)
Work Modality: On site;
Hybrid Schedule
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials
by April 8, 2026 Position Summary The HR Specialist for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition is responsible
for the analysis, review and administration of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) recruitment and hiring strategies,
procedures, and policies of non-represented Management/Confidential personnel, and unclassified and classified bargaining unit employees at
the community colleges and CSCU System Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Manager of
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, the Human Resources Specialist for Recruiting & Talent Acquisition is responsible for effective
performance in these essential duties:
Key responsibilities include:
- Develops and executes CSCU recruitment strategies to
attract diverse applicant pools in meeting current/anticipated staffing needs.
- Performs searches for qualified job candidates, using
sources such as computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources including social media, job fairs, recruiting firms, or
employee referrals across college campuses and the CSCU System Office.
- Collects and analyzes the latest recruiting trends and
applicant/search data; identifies problems and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of CSCU recruitment strategies. Assists
the Director of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition in researching and identifying a comprehensive applicant tracking system for the
recruitment of unclassified positions.
- Reviews employment applications to assist campus search committees in determining those
applicants who meet minimum job qualifications including required licensing and/or certification credentials.
- Charges search
committees with affirmative action goals in coordination with the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity COE, and provides search
committees a review of CSCU recruiting procedures and practices.
- Informs job applicants of details such as duties and
responsibilities, work schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities; and liaisons with the Compensation, Benefits, and HR
Admin COE in communicating appropriate compensation and benefits information.
- Schedules and assists college and System Office
interview committees with candidate interviews.
- Schedules and assists colleges in conducting new employee
orientations.
- Contacts job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
- Conducts reference checks and/or
pre-employment background screenings on job applicants.
- Liaisons with the Compensation, Benefits, and HR Admin COE in hiring
employees.
- Prepares and tracks procurement documents with third party vendors regarding recruitment activities such as online job
application and posting tools.
- Prepares system-wide staffing forecasts to project employment needs.
- Prepares CSCU internal
and public job postings as appropriate.
This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the
full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources
Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Three (3)
years prior experience in the principles, practices, and techniques of recruitment and talent acquisition
- Ability to work
effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with
disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with collective bargaining environments
and unionized workforce practices, including navigating related hiring protocols and compliance considerations.
- Advanced proficiency
with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms (such as JobApps or CORE-CT), including data reporting, analytics, and process
optimization.
- Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with hiring managers, community organizations, and external talent
sources to strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement.
- Experience designing and delivering onboarding programs and new
employee orientation sessions that enhance engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze
recruitment metrics and use data-driven insights to improve hiring strategies, streamline processes, and enhance candidate
experience.
Salary and Benefits - Salary range; $73,940-92,426 approximate annual
- Salary is based on
qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity
CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package,
including:
- Generous leave policies
- Multiple retirement plan options
- Comprehensive health insurance
choices
- Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
For more
information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources
- Future Employees . Please refer to the CS
CU - CSCU Executive Residency Requirements Policy , which applies to all positions classified as Management/Confidential at the Executive
1 level or higher.
Application Instructions To apply, submit:
The cover
letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Important
Notes: - Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
- Links to external resume
sites are not accepted
- Apply online at:
- CT State Community
College cannot sponsor work visas
- Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
Selection
Process After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration
will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.
The
selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be
recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.
Background Screening Employment offers are contingent
upon:
- Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
- Successful completion of a background
check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and,
when applicable, credit or driving history checks
CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
Equity
Statement Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling
structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering
students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to
continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Continuing Notice of
Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including
but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including
pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims
of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and
activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona
fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the
nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State
Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu .
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER.
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