Job Details

Talent Acquisition & Training Analyst

Position Number: 6808088
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Talent Acquisition & Training Analyst

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details

Position Number: 40072510

Payroll Title: EMPLOYMENT REPR 2

Job Code: 007747

Job Open Date: 12/18/2025

Application Review Begins: 1/6/2026

Department Code (Name): PERS (HUMAN RESOURCES)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: Grade 20

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $65,700 to $70,887.60/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $65,700 to $115,100/year.

Work Location: 3101 SAASB

Working Days and Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The Department of Human Resources is dedicated to providing exemplary customer service in support of teaching, research and the public service mission of UCSB. We are committed to forming strategic partnerships within the UCSB community that create a work environment designed to attract, develop and retain the best qualified people. The department has a staff of 30+ employees and is made up of the following units: Employee Engagement, Employee & Labor Relations, Leave Administration, and Workplace Accommodations; Employee Experience, Talent Acquisition & Emeriti-Retiree Programs, Total Rewards, UCPath Position Control/Workforce Administration, and HR office operations.

Benefits of Belonging:

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties: Under the general supervision of the Talent Acquisition Supervisor, performs a wide range of services related to staff employment and recruitment, outreach, and training. Manages recruitments, advertises vacancies, and assists University staff and external applicants. Manages learning activities in the UC Learning Center (UCLC) for HR Training and Development unit. Serves as a TAM (applicant tracking system) and UCLC system liaison. #LI-KA1

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
1-3 years of work experience conducting recruitment processes.
Ability to apply employment and training policies and procedures, as well as, knowledge of various federal and state HR laws and regulations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships with clients, coworkers, peers, and management.
Ability to manage a large volume of recruitments and other work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use discretion, exercise good judgment and resourcefulness, tact, diplomacy and maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with PeopleSoft TAM or similar applicant-tracking systems.
Previous working experience in higher education or complex public-sector HR.
Fluency in Spanish is highly valuable.
Working knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to employment.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

65% RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT

Plan, develop, and implement recruitment and staffing strategies for client departments with special emphasis on a highly qualified pool of candidates, timeliness, and cost effectiveness.
Assess and analyze the local competitive market for designated positions and identify recruitment trends, and market changes utilizing available employment data and in collaboration with the Compensation unit staff; address hiring issues related to compensation.
Process and post job requisitions to internal and external websites.Write advertising copy for ad placements, selecting the most productive and cost-effective advertising.
Regularly consult with managers and advise/educate them on all aspects of the recruitment process, including, but not limited to, policy and procedures, requisitions, candidate selection and interviewing, reference checking, preferential rehire process, salary setting, and background checks.
Place recruitment ads in publications and on websites.
Represent UCSB at a variety of local recruitment and outreach events.

25% TRAINING COORDINATION

Design, plan, and deliver a variety of employment related training programs for staff, managers, and supervisors, including but not limited to, hiring process workshops, applicant workshops, new employee workshops, and any other needed areas of training.
Manage learning activities in the UCLC (LMS) for Human Resources Talent Development unit.

10% TAM AND UCLC SYSTEMS LIAISON

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 status under state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucsb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=83194&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=31&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant