(Hybrid) Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Talent and Culture

About the Opportunity

The Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter will develop, implement, and execute talent acquisition strategy while delivering innovative recruitment and souring solutions aligned with hiring leader goals and the university's strategic plan. Providing full lifecycle recruitment and hiring support, this role will serve assigned client areas through partnership with hiring leaders to develop a deep understanding of the unit, positions, and hiring needs. As the Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter, you will be part of a team focused on delivering the highest quality service to our internal and external customers, with professionalism and integrity.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Develop, collaborate, and maintain strong working relationships with leaders to ensure understanding of business needs while proactively working to support assigned client areas.
• Deliver talent acquisition strategies, sourcing, recruitment, and full lifecycle hiring process for positions across WVU's campus(es).
• Utilize proven sourcing and recruitment techniques, passive candidate strategies, and social technologies to proactively build talent networks and pipelines.
• Report sourcing and recruitment performance metrics and ROI on a quarterly basis.
• Leverage external market data, vendors, sourcing channels and the latest technology available to quickly build and maintain external talent pipelines.
• Maintains and identifies in-depth and up to date knowledge of social media, sourcing strategies, search techniques and tools.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to leaders regarding all matters pertaining to the recruitment and hiring process; become a trusted partner.
• Manage the hiring process from initiation through final offer, ensuring a high touch positive leader and candidate experience.
  • Conduct consultative intake meetings for all new positions (in person and virtually)
  • Facilitate training with client groups on search, recruiting processes, and best practices.
  • Provide weekly search status reports, assess risks/challenges, and drive solution-oriented results.
  • Perform initial candidate screening, validation of qualifications, and salary expectations.
  • Manage the interview process - ensure qualified candidates are thoroughly vetted before presenting, ensure quick turn around on requests to schedule interviews, develops interview guides, debrief with interview panelists, and provide timely feedback to candidates.
  • Assist leaders to determine appropriate salary offer, with collaboration from Classification & Compensation as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date records in our Applicant Tracking System
• Develop, maintain, and execute processes and procedures in collaboration with WVU ISSS to expedite employment and sponsorship process for foreign national hires.
• Champion the WVU employee benefit and compensation package to candidates and ensure understanding of offerings.
• Work in a performance-metric driven environment where hiring manager/candidate experience, quality/quantity of hires, time to fill, are measured.
• Influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with key colleges, universities, technical school, student, alumni, and professional associations to build and sustain a pipeline of applicants.
• Coordinate/host and attend recruitment networking events.
• Support the Dual Careers Program through engagement with clients and assistance with job searches.
• Engage in regular in person and virtual meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following:
  • Relevant professional level human resources experience in Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, and Recruitment.
  • Experience developing and executing strategic recruitment plans.
  • Experience with ATS systems, job promotion, and sourcing tools (Workday Recruiting, LinkedIn and Indeed preferred).
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing employment policies and practices.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and presentation skills.
• Must be proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong public communication skills that allow the professional representation of WVU to a variety of business, educational, and community associates.
• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build successful relationships with team members, leaders, and candidates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn internal HRIS and talent management systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the university.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification.

Requirements

• Ability to travel to all WVU facilities and regional campus locations.
• Use of one's personal vehicle (or WVU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, is required.
• This position is hybrid, with the expectation of a schedule that includes onsite and work from home opportunity. Talent Acquisition and Recruitment's core office hours are Monday - Friday 8:15-4:45. This position is expected to work the hours needed to meet professional responsibilities.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Sep 30, 2026

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time