Manager of Talent Acquisition and Talent Development

The Manager of Talent Acquisition and Talent Development leads the University’s efforts to attract, hire, develop, and retain high-quality staff who advance the mission of the University. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, onboarding strategy, employee development programming, performance support initiatives, and workforce planning in close partnership with campus leaders.

The Manager serves as a strategic and hands-on leader who ensures hiring and development practices reflect the University’s values, foster an inclusive community, and support institutional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:
● Lead full-cycle recruitment for staff and administrative positions.
● Partner with hiring managers and Divisional leaders to develop effective recruitment strategies.
● Manage job postings, sourcing strategies, advertising, and recruitment vendors.
● Ensure equitable, compliant, and inclusive hiring practices.
● Train search committees and hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection.
● Monitor recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, candidate experience, diversity outreach, etc.).
● Oversee onboarding processes to ensure successful integration of new employees.

Talent Development:

● Design and implement professional development programs aligned with institutional goals.
● Create and advance leadership development initiatives for current and emerging Leaders in all Divisions of the University.
● Support performance management processes with a coaching-oriented approach.
● Facilitate training workshops (e.g., supervisory skills, communication, compliance training).
● Partner with senior leadership to identify succession planning and workforce
development needs.
● Evaluate effectiveness of development programs through feedback and measurable outcomes.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:
● Collaborate with the HR team to align talent strategies with compensation, engagement, and retention efforts.
● Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
● Manage recruitment and development budgets.
● Utilize Workday applicant tracking system to improve processes and reporting.
● Promote a positive employer brand consistent with the University’s mission and values.

Qualifications:
Education:
● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business
Administration, or related field required.
● Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:
● 5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, training & development, or HR
leadership.
● Experience in higher education strongly preferred.
● Demonstrated experience facilitating training and working with senior leaders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Strong understanding of employment law and hiring compliance.
● Ability to build trusted relationships across academic and administrative units.
● Experience designing and delivering professional development programs.
● Strong facilitation, communication, and coaching skills.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, small-team environment.
● Commitment to fostering an inclusive and mission-driven campus culture.

Preferred Certifications:
● SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
● Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.