Human Resources Specialist for Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Hartford, CT

Full Time

CT State Capital

Experienced

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.

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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 CSCU - 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:

A cover letter
A resume

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: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
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 [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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