Talent Acquisition Specialist (Onboarding)

Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Utah Transit Authority

Here at UTA we move you!

UTA exists to serve people. Everything we do and everyone we serve is done through our people, so we are focused on developing our people. We have a can-do attitude and make delivering our service a key priority, and is the reason why we are an organization focused on sharing best practices and continuously improving our process. Work is performed and improved through an engaged and dedicated workforce, and have a culture of safety and environmental responsibility for our customers and the community.

We help keep Utah Connected

Everyday our people make a difference in the lives of thousands of passengers. We help millions of riders get to work, school, the mountains, and just about everywhere.

Sustainability

We serve over 1,400 square miles. Thats over 80% of the state and we take that environmental responsibility very seriously. Theres a lot more to UTA than meets the eye, especially when it comes to sustainability.

• A bus plus TRAX trip reduces emissions by 93% compared to driving by yourself
• Public transit use spared the Wasatch Front over 1,100 tons of toxic pollution in 2017
• UTA is using and expanding its use of electric, natural gas and clean diesel buses in its fleet.Our people are at the center of the UTA Way
  
  Together we have a culture that embraces safety, environmental and fiscal responsibility. Our people make up a diverse workforce committed to improving every day for ourselves and our communities.
  
  Job SummaryHelping the Talent Acquisition team transition new hires into UTA, by supporting a positive candidate experience during the process of onboarding new hires. Daily activities will revolve around performing operational/administrative tasks related to transitioning newly hired professionals into UTA physical environments and systems. Some of these duties include ensuring the data entered into UTA systems is accurate so candidates make a smooth transition from candidate to employee. Other duties and responsibility may be delegated based on business needs. Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION/TRAINING
  • Associates Degree in Business or related field requiredEXPERIENCE
    
    • Three years in Human Resources with an emphasis on staffing.
    • Working experience in an HRIS or related software.KNOWLEDGE:
      • Working knowledge of employment/labor laws.
        SKILLS
        • MS-Office proficiency at the intermediate level in Word and Excel, and basic level in MS-PowerPoint.(Preferred)
        • Microsoft Office software proficiency at the basic level in Powerpoint (Preferred)
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
        • Organizational skills
          ABILITY:
          • Work in a team environment and with people under stressful situations
          • Routinely manage a high volume of requisitions at any given time-OR-An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:
            • Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
            • Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
            • 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
            • 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
            • Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
            • Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
            • Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
            • Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
            • Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
            • Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
            • UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
            • Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
            • Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
            • Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs).For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits Pay Range: Starting at $25.144 per hour based upon experience. This is eligible to a pay progression planIf interested, apply before: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 @ 5:59 PM MST* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21
              
              
              
              
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