HR Talent & Applicant Experience Specialist in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 38001327
Category Human Resources
Organization Chancellor
Department Talent Acq & Diversity Outreach Dept
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $78,200 - $141,400
Date Posted September 20, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The HR Talent & Applicant Experience Specialist provides front-line customer service and guidance to applicants, UCR staff and UC HR professionals on a wide range of HR topics. This role serves as the primary point of contact via email, phone and chat channels delivering accurate information on application status, background check processing, misconduct check processing, personnel file sharing, and consultation on related compliance and HR policies. The specialist researches and resolves complex inquiries in partnership with campus HR teams and external vendors, maintains detailed case records in the background and misconduct check systems, and meets established service level customer quality expectations. This position is a key partner in providing specialized recruiting services for complex and difficult to fill positions for the UCR campus. The position supports and contributes to university employee events such as facilitating the New Employee Orientation and is an integral committee member for the New Highlander Welcome. They direct UCR's job fair participation by researching event demographics, aligning events with hiring needs, representing campus-wide staff opportunities, and partnering with campus HR teams in the colleges to market these events—with local travel required.Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration.The full salary range for the HR Talent & Applicant Experience Specialist is $78,200.00 - $141,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $105,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Related experience examples include, but are not limited to: higher education, public sector, and unionized environments. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| SHRM (CP, SCP) | Preferred |
| HRCI (PHR, SPHR) | Preferred |
| AIRS (PRC, CDR, CIR) | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas. |
| Thorough knowledge of the recruitment, screening, interviewing and referral processes. |
| Knowledge of HR processes and forms and knows organizational and departmental principles and procedures. |
| Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as those needed for conducting needs assessment, providing input on candidate selection and problem solving. |
| Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses and develop recommendations. |
| Highly skilled in public speaking with ability to speak effectively and articulately in front of a large audience. |
| Demonstrated abilities associated with problem identification; reasoning; ability to work with business units in developing ideas to solve staffing issues. |
| Works with other areas of human resources as it relates to the employment function. |
| Knowledge of employment law. |
| Ability to be a team player and excel in a decentralized hybrid working environment. |
| Demonstrates core leadership competencies, including emotional intelligence, active listening, conflict resolution, team motivation, and structured problem-solving. |
| Must be able to travel to local job fairs. |
| Must pass the DOJ/FBI background check. |
| Demonstrated knowledge and application of state and federal laws and regulations for background check and misconduct check. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview