Talent Operations Specialist

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Talent Operations Specialist Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM FA - HRM - OO - TA - Senior Partner (Lauren Elizabeth Hensel (00042065)) Work Location: 0330 Thomas D. Boyd Hall Pay Grade: Professional Hourly Job Description: Job Summary: The Talent Operations Specialist plays a critical role in the daily execution and support of LSU’s hiring processes. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of talent acquisition transactions in Workday and supports departments and hiring managers throughout the recruitment life-cycle. The Talent Operations Specialist is detail-oriented, organized, and service-focused, ensuring a seamless experience for both internal stakeholders and candidates. Job Responsibilities: 35%-Recruitment Process Support - Process and monitor recruitment and hiring transactions in Workday for faculty and staff positions in assigned units. Assist with job requisition creation and updates, job postings, applicant tracking, candidate progression, offer generation and processing, and onboarding documentation. Review candidate materials for minimum qualifications and ensure timely, accurate transaction processing in accordance with TA Priorities along with University and system policies. 25%- Department & Hiring Manager Support-Serve as primary point of contact for departments and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Advise on hiring procedures, timelines, and next steps; respond to inquiries regarding transaction status; and assist departments in navigating Workday recruitment processes to deliver positive and efficient customer service. Compile/deliver quarterly departmental hiring and staffing workforce metrics to support efficiency in hiring practices including succession and workforce planning. 20%- Data Integrity, Compliance & Quality Assurance-Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of recruitment-related data in Workday. Conduct regular reviews of transactions to identify errors or inconsistencies, resolve issues independently or in coordination with central HRM teams and/or external campus departments, and ensure all activity aligns with LSU policies, system requirements, and audit standards. Create internal SOPs and external job aids to support new talent acquisition hiring or operational practices as well as update existing SOPs and job aids as needed. 15%- System Support, Workflow Improvement and Projects-Support ongoing maintenance and enhancement of recruitment workflows and system functionality. Participate in testing and validation of Talent Acquisition system updates and HCM modifications. Collaborate with HRM partners on projects, including recruiting tools, training development, career fairs, and talent pipeline initiatives. Collaborate with HRM Compensation to establish college/departmental partnerships and strengthen hiring plan strategy and execution. 5%- Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with some professional experience. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, please contact Lauren Hensel at 225-578-8286 or lfoster1@lsu.edu. This professional hourly position offers a pay rate of $26.44 per hour. Posting Date: May 28, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 1, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. 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