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: November 4, 2026
Level:  Professional 3
Employment Type: Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Work Location: CT State Manchester (Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040)
Work Modality: On site; Hybrid Schedule
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on November 18, 2026.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition is responsible for the analysis, review and administration for CT State Community College recruitment and hiring strategies, procedures, and policies of non-represented Management/Confidential personnel, and unclassified and classified bargaining unit employees at CT State Community College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theManager 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 CT State Community College 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 College Office.
• Collects and analyzes the latest recruiting trends and applicant/search data; identifies problems and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of CT State Community College recruitment strategies. Assists the Manager 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, Equity & Civil Rights, and provides search committees with a review of CT State Community College 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 Administration in communicating appropriate compensation and benefits information.
• Schedules and assists 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, as requested, and/or pre-employment background screenings on job applicants.
• Liaisons with the Compensation and Benefits teams 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 CT State Community College 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 or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Three (3) or more years' 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 independently managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate selection, and pre-employment activities.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) (such as JazzHR or JobAps) to manage job postings, applicant records, candidate communications, recruitment workflows, and hiring documentation.
• Experience administering recruitment and selection processes in a higher education system, state agency public sector, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as CORE-CT or PeopleSoft Oracle.
• Experience conducting employee orientation sessions to newly hired employees.
• Experience applying Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), and equitable recruitment practices throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $77,268approximate annual

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: Human Resources - Future Employees / Human Resources -Labor Contracts
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, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be 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 [email protected]

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.