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.