Entry Level Internal Auditor Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/22/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45717B
Job Title
Recruiters / Talent Acquisition Specialists
Working Title
Talent Acquisition Specialist I
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Any staff hired must have the ability to live and work in the State of Utah within a commutable distance of our office. This is a hybrid position expected to work at least one day per week at our downtown SLC office.
VP Area
President
Department
00410 - Human Resources
Location
Other
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
50,000-53,000
Close Date
08/07/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
07/29/2026
Job Summary
The University Human Resource Management department is seeking a Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist I to join a small but mighty Talent Acquisition Team. This entry- level talent acquisition professional supports recruitment operations in a decentralized organization. Reporting to the Associate Director of Talent Management, the TA Specialist supports HR Service teams and external job seekers in maintaining an efficient, compliant and effective hiring experience at the University of Utah.
The TA Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practices, systems, and internal standard operating procedures. The TA specialist will maintain employment brand and recruitment outreach projects such as attending job fairs and developing relationships with applicants, hiring managers and external talent partners.
The University of Utah offers a generous benefits package to qualifying employees:
At the University of Utah, your pay is just one part of your total compensation. Building your career at the University of Utah means more than earning a paycheck. It's a meaningful investment in your future, your well-being, and your community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're dedicated to supporting their journey every step of the way. This comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower every aspect of your life, including health and financial security, education, personal development, and everyday perks. We are committed to investing in our people, which is why our benefits are built to support your success. Here's what you can expect:

• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverageat affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions*
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• Generous paid leave time, including paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
• Free transit on most UTA services
• A Wellness Program to promote health and quality of life
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Staff perks, including access to Red Butte Garden, UMFA, and Natural History Museum of Utah
• Discounts on a variety of products & services, including athletic events, cell phone plans, Hyatt legal plans, auto, home, accident, & pet insurance, health & fitness, restaurants, retail, travel, & more

We encourage you to explore and compare our total compensation package. You can use the U's total compensation estimator to calculate the approximate value of your total compensation at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php If you have any questions on how to use the estimator tool, please contact Human Resources at 801-581-7447.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Support hiring teams in building a recruitment plan or developing recruitment related materials to ensure quality candidates that meet needs.
Provide exceptional support to job seekers and hiring managers via phone, email, or in person.
Serve as subject matter expert on Applicant Tracking system. Maintain recruitment procedure SOPs, hiring guides, and support implementation of new recruitment related technology.
Support Talent Acquisition operations by regularly maintaining and auditing job postings, advertising requests, and metrics related to talent acquisition university-wide.
Comply with organization policy and government regulatory guidelines. Maintain SOPs or trainings related to recruitment compliance. Support regular audits to ensure departmental compliance.
Define and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential candidates.
Maintain applicant special handling list and veterans' preference request.
Source, screen, attract, interview and hire candidates for the University of Utah Human Resource Management and any other assigned departments.
Support onboarding, training, and talent management processes for incoming university staff.
Coordinate and attend community outreach events such as internal and external career fairs, school visits, etc. with the intention of building a talent pipeline.
Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21791
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.Related work experience may include performing employee or applicant related functions, analyzing and presenting data, training or onboarding staff, and developing relationships with stakeholders.
Preferences
Experience working in an applicant tracking system or HRIS system.
Experience working in employee recruitment, employee onboarding, or talent management.
Ability to be the face of the organization for talent acquisition- providing applicants or hiring teams with information highlighting the organization as an employer of choice.
Ability to develop strong interpersonal alliances at appropriate levels both within and outside the organization.
Communicates well with customers and applicants in a way that builds relationships and enhances the candidate and hiring manager experience.
Bilingual
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.