Director of Talent Acquisition

Job Details

About the Job

About the Job:

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the development and implementation of strategic recruitment plans to attract top-tier talent across academic and administrative units. Collaborates with leaders, department heads, and hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and ensure a diverse and inclusive hiring process. Oversees the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Analyzes recruitment metrics and trends to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the talent acquisition process.

This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Location and Work environment: This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days on campus each week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Management: 45%

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet the university’s system-wide talent needs. Ensure these strategies align with the university’s long-term goals and values and support college, campus, and unit needs.
• Develop process improvements and program initiatives that Integrate and align TA strategies with talent development and talent management strategies to support and enhance internal mobility and workforce optimization.
• Collaborate with and provide consultation to Senior Leaders, HR Leads, and other stakeholders to understand their talent needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Foster strong relationships across the university system to ensure a cohesive approach to talent acquisition.
• Accountable for implementation and management of talent acquisition compliance initiatives and strategies (e.g., University policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations).
• Address and inform the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audit, ensuring compliance.
• Monitor, assess, and mitigate risk.

Recruitment Process Management: 20%

• Design and manage a recruitment process that enhances the candidate experience and meets the university’s hiring standards.
• Lead all aspects of talent acquisition for all employee groups.
• Promote and implement diversity and inclusion strategies within the recruitment process.
• Ensure that hiring practices are equitable and that the university attracts a diverse pool of candidates.
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job postings to candidate onboarding.
• Partner with internal marketing and communications team to ensure ongoing employment brand awareness and visibility

Leadership and Team Management: 20%

• Lead and mentor a team of TA professionals and TA managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Provide direction, support, and feedback to ensure the team’s success.
• Provide leadership and guidance on the talent function to key stakeholders acrossthe University, including HR Leads, TACOP, and Talent Teams.

Data Analysis and Reporting: 5%

• Establish and analyze recruitment metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular reports and actionable insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of professional experience in Human Resources or a related field, including five years of management/supervision experience.
• Demonstrated success providing strategic leadership across multiple units, divisions, or colleges with competing priorities and independent hiring authority.
• Demonstrated success managing a recruitment portfolio that includes both high-volume staff positions and specialized, senior-level, or technical searches.
• Proven track record of building and mentoring recruiting teams capable of advising mid- and high-level leaders on best practices.
• Record of working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in a large, complex organization to manage processes and advance initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple and diverse constituencies.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem solving, presentation, and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Business preferred
• Experience in higher education or a large, complex public-sector environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience serving as a member of a leadership team with responsibility for contributing to institutional-level strategy and initiatives that extend beyond the Talent Acquisition function

About the Department

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) at the University of Minnesota partners with the campus community to support a strong, diverse workforce that drives the University's mission. We are guided by a vision to create a workplace where people feel connected, supported, and successful. Our approach is grounded in our core values of integrity, service, innovation, collaboration, and responsibility.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please use this link https://z.umn.edu/TADirector .

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail Nakisha Smith, newe0033@umn.edu.