University Recruiting Senior Associate

Company: Grant Thornton LLP
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Grant Thornton is seeking a University Recruiting Senior Associate to join the team in Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO or Wichita, KS.ICS - University Recruiting Senior AssociatePosition Summary: Working in a challenging, high volume, fast-paced environment, the University Recruiter implements strategies to identify, attract, and hire high quality, diverse employees for their assigned office(s) from top colleges and universities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Relationship and Brand Building:

• Build strong relationships with campus partner champions in offices you support
• Develop and maintain relationships with department chairs, key faculty, and career services at core recruiting schools
• Communicate Grant Thornton brand message effectively internally and externally
• Manage relationships and communication with candidate pipeline for early identification recruiting, internship and associate positions
• Support firm-wide diversity recruiting strategies Project Management:
• Coordinate and facilitate all logistics associated with hosting on-campus activities at target schools. This includes scheduling and conducting interviews, arranging information sessions, presentations and socials with key clubs and organizations
• Coordinate all logistics surrounding the office visit process, including final round interview days, office sell events, open houses.
• Internship program development and execution for assigned office(s) Operations:
• Source and fill local office internship and hiring needs
• Create and maintain local recruiting budget
• Manage internal and external recruiting systems including the applicant tracking system (ATS) for candidates in your assigned office(s)
• Facilitate talent review discussions and for campus hires and determine offer decisions
• Provide reporting and status updates on the progress of university recruiting to local office and university recruiting leadership Strategy and Coaching:
• Work with manager to create and execute campus recruiting strategy, including reviewing and analyzing data to determine ROI
• Mentor and train associate recruiters
• Lead strategic recruiting conversations with partners and internal stakeholders
• Consistently evolve and evaluate UR events within the office
• Lead national university recruiting projects
• Identify process improvements and share best practices with national recruiting team Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelors degree business related field, Human Resources or Communications
• 2+ years of relevant work experience required
• Ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines, exercise a high degree of professionalism in interactions with all levels of internal and external clients.
• Strong administrative skills, documentation skills, and detail-orientation and a demonstrated proficiency with reporting tools and databases.
• Travel to campus is required and can be heavy during peak recruiting seasons Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Experience in professional services university recruiting About UsAt Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. Its what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.About the TeamThe team youre about to join is ready to help you thrive. Heres how: Whether its your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household. We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different and we think thats a good thing. Thats why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways were taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers Heres what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers. Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think thats a good thing. Thats why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firms medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firms employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firms medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firms employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firms 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Additional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact ColleagueSupportSpecialists@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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