Contract Recruiter, University Talent- Engineering - Opportunity for Working Remotely Little Rock, AR Details

Contract Recruiter, University Talent- Engineering - Opportunity for Working Remotely Little Rock, AR

VMware - Little Rock, AR

Employment Type : Full-Time

Business Summary:

VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable our more than 350,000 enterprise and SMB customers to thrive in the Cloud Era/ A pioneer in the use of virtualization and automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity across the entire data center to the virtual workplace, empowering customers with solutions in the software-defined data center to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace.

Our team of 20,000+ people working in 50+ locations worldwide is committed to building a community where great people want to work long term by living our values of passion, innovation, execution, teamwork, active learning and giving back. If you are ready to accelerate, innovate and lead, join us as we challenge constraints and problem solve for tomorrow today.

Job Role and Responsibility:

Please note that this is a full-time contract position.

The University Recruiter is an integral member of the University Talent team at VMware. As a member of this team, you will work directly on our University recruiting strategies. You will provide full cycle recruiting support on technical roles including the selection process, screening and pre-qualifying applicants, interviewing, salary negotiation and closing of candidates. You will advise and guide hiring managers during the entire staffing process. The recruiter joining our team could support PhD, MBA, or engineering while partnering on campus events.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of technical candidates. Prepares and delivers all required feedback and correspondence to applicant/candidates.
• Functions as a technical specialist - sourcing, recruiting, and identifying candidates for highly specialized and difficult-to-attract positions.
• Responsible for crafting and implementing recruiting strategies within the University space.
• Collaborates with managers to understand the skills required for each position to effectively match candidates to needs.
• Educates and coaches hiring managers in VMware’s employment processes including interview techniques, selection process and hiring system processes.
• Prepares and present offers of employment while ensuring all necessary pre-employment paperwork and documents are provided by candidates prior to start of employment.
• Provides advice and counsel to managers on suitability of candidates to the job, the team and VMware.
• Implements hiring practices to ensure all documentation, interviews and actions are consistent and follow all legal and ethical standards.
• Responsible for ensuring a best in class “candidate experience” throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinates pre-employment reference and background checks.
• Sells VMware, the position, and the career opportunity through knowledge of VMware, its culture, benefits, and products.
• Works independently and within a team on special, non-recurring, and on-going projects. Conducts research and analyzes data on assigned projects.
• Partners with fellow University Recruiters and Campus Managers
• Meets assigned metrics in all staffing activities.

Required Skills:

• 2-5 years of recruiting experience with preference given to supporting a fast-growing environment.
• Experience executing all stages of the recruitment process including strategy and target development list, identifying, sourcing, screening, interviewing, referencing, closing and follow-up.
• Knowledge and exposure to recruiting technical talent.
• Experience with University Recruiting or University Campus Management is a plus.
• Creative thinker who can successfully target candidates with out of the box sourcing strategies.
• Shown success driving successful placement in a high volume rapidly changing environment.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead multiple simultaneous projects in various stages of completion.
• Results-driven, organized professional who effectively handles contending priorities.
• Strong strategic and creative thinker who can distill recruitment strategy into actionable plans and who may execute on those plans.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with University Recruiting, University Programs or University Campus Management.
• Executive presence with ability to negotiate, influence change, and provide strategic leadership.
• Comfortable with adapting in an everchanging environment.
• Strong teamwork mentality.

Location: Home Office

Can be located anywhere within the US

Unfortunately, this job requisition is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by VMware.

Category : HR
Subcategory: Talent Acquisition
Experience: Manager and Professional
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 2021-04-29

VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.