Talent Acquisition Manager

Division: Human Resources Department: Human Resources Opening Date: 09/17/2026 JOB GOAL: To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of talent acquisition including recruiting, retention, and the Talent Management System at Kirkwood Community College (KCC). This position oversees the Talent team and plays a strategic role in evaluating the College's staffing needs, managing recruitment and hiring processes, and developing recruitment strategies in collaboration with campus partners. The Talent Manager ensures the implementation of effective practices to attract, hire, and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce across the institution. Additionally, this role oversees the Talent Management System, ensuring data integrity and recommending enhancements to improve both the new hire and overall employee experience. The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: Advocate for Continual Improvement, empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability, working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service, anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance, commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead, regardless of title, through positive influence. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and support a team of Coordinators to oversee all aspects of hiring and equity across the college. Oversee the Talent Management System (TMS), including managing system workflows, maintaining data accuracy, and developing process improvements. Identify, lead, and implement HR projects college wide to improve retention, recruitment and hiring processes across campus. Ensure selection and hiring policies comply with KCC policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. Serve as a resource to hiring managers on legal requirements, HR policies, and best practices related to recruitment and hiring. Partner with hiring managers to identify and evaluate the most qualified applicants for job openings. Establish, analyze, and communicate recruiting and hiring metrics to stakeholders to inform and guide hiring strategies. Oversee the federal I-9 employment eligibility verification process and ensure institutional compliance. Oversee the H1B Visa and Green Card process for new hires and employees. Make recommendations on compensation. Maintain the pay band listing. Evaluate sourcing channels to strengthen candidate pipelines and ensure broad, diverse applicant outreach. Help ensure job descriptions are accurate, current, and aligned with institutional and compliance standards. Market KCC as an employer of choice by leading employment branding initiatives and coordinating or attending career fairs and recruitment events. Other duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Must be a self-motivated, energetic, and creative individual with the ability to solve problems Possess good judgment in making decisions, often with limited input from the supervisor Be able and willing to represent the College in a positive and professional manner Proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software Work effectively and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions Be positive and helpful under the pressure of deadlines Excellent communication skills with a high degree of accuracy in written and oral communications The ability to work with minimal supervision Strong organization and multitasking skills Ability to read and understand complex written and verbal instructions Must be accurate and detail oriented The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC's main campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Business related field. Three years of progressively responsible HR experience in talent acquisition and development. Must have valid driver's license and own transportation. This position requires a valid driver's license and participation in continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring. Your driving record will be verified initially and monitored on an ongoing basis as a condition of employment. At least 1 year of experience administering Talent Management System. At least 1 year of experience in Project Management. EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov . WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Benefits Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here ! EEO/AA