St. Olaf College·Northfield, Minnesota
The Recruiter manages the full-cycle hiring process for exempt and non-exempt staff while serving as a strategic consultant to campus leaders. They are also responsible for maintaining recruitment data, coordinating onboarding activities, and ensuring compliance with employment policies.
Recruiter.
Human Resources.
Exempt.
1.0.
On Campus.
$58,000-$65,000.
Essential job duties
Lead the recruitment and hiring process for staff positions o Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt staff positions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and College policies. o Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, establish search timelines, and fill vacancies efficiently. o Review and revise job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect position responsibilities and qualifications. o Post and advertise vacancies through Oracle and other recruitment sources. o Source, screen, and coordinate candidates throughout the hiring process. o Prepare and distribute offer letters and employment documentation.
Serve as a recruitment consultant to campus leaders o Advise hiring managers and search committees on recruitment best practices, inclusive hiring strategies, interviewing techniques, and employment processes. o Build collaborative relationships across campus to support effective workforce planning and hiring decisions. o Recommend improvements to recruitment practices to enhance the candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
Administer recruitment systems and employment records o Maintain recruitment data and applicant records within Oracle and other HR systems. o Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with College policies and legal requirements. o Support system enhancements, testing, and process improvements related to recruitment and onboarding. o Maintain external relationships with recruitment vendors. o Review and approve recruitment-related invoices and expenses.
Support onboarding and continuous improvement o Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and new hire documentation. o Develop and update recruitment templates, forms, and standard operating procedures. o Participate in departmental projects that improve Human Resources services and operational effectiveness.
Support, respect, and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, and perspectives to build a strong and inclusive community.
Complete required training and participate in the College’s performance management process.
Perform other duties as assigned.
• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.
This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
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Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College [http://wp.stolaf.edu/] is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.
The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/ [https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/]
To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.
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St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.
Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St.
Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
St.
Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of relevant work in human resources or recruiting. Preferred qualifications include five years of experience, proficiency with Oracle Cloud, and a background in higher education.
Market context
Recruiter openings in Minnesota often track hiring activity in education, healthcare, and other steady-growth employers, so candidates with broad sourcing and coordination experience tend to stay in demand. This role is competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least two years in HR or recruiting, and may favor Oracle Cloud skills or higher-education experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to show applicant tracking, stakeholder communication, and full-cycle recruiting work.