Key Roles & Definitions

A two-column table for organizational purposes.

Role	Definition
Primary Recruiter	The Primary Recruiter owns the hiring decision and is ultimately responsible for actively participating in the employment process including evaluating the position and applicants.
Talent Acquisition or HR Partner	A talent partner (Talent Acquisition or HR Partner) works with the Primary Recruiter throughout the recruiting and hiring process ensuring all hiring and compliance protocols are followed and provides updates, as required.
Classification & Compensation Analyst	The Classification & Compensation Analyst (C&C) partners with the Primary Recruiter on creating and/or updating position descriptions as well as compensation matters for applicant offers.
Position Description	The position description (PD) details the essential functions, required and preferred qualifications, conditions of employment, and physical requirements for a job. This document serves as the foundation for the Job Requisition used for posting and selection. The PD is also used to develop performance standards. A well developed and concise PD is essential to ensure recruitment and selection of qualified candidates.
Job Posting/Job Requisition	The job posting appears on the university job site either as a general posting or an internal posting. The job posting may reflect aesthetic or marketing related changes from the position description. However, the substance of the job, such as job duties, must remain the same.
Job Offer	The Job Offer documents the compensation, start date, and other key candidate information required for completion of hire.