Lead Talent Acquistion/Recruiting Specialist

Lead Talent Acquistion/Recruiting Specialist

Company:
University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Category:
Human Resources

Type:
Full-Time

Pay Range: Targeted annual salary $60,400 based on experience.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., may include some weekends
Travel: May be required
For Best Consideration Date: May 15, 2026

Position Introduction:

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and performance? We're looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead to elevate our recruiting function and drive a best-in-class hiring experience from end to end. This is more than a recruiting role-it's an opportunity to shape how we attract, engage, and hire top talent at scale while building a high-performing team.

In this role, you'll lead the daily execution and long-term evolution of our recruiting operations. You'll partner closely with business leaders, guide a team of talented recruiters, and implement forward-thinking strategies that balance speed, quality, and candidate experience. If you're energized by building systems, mentoring people, and delivering measurable impact, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Lead recruiting operations with precision and purpose by planning, organizing, and guiding day-to-day posting and recruitment activities while ensuring a seamless end-to-end hiring cycle.
• Drive strategy and execution alignment by connecting team progress to broader organizational goals and implementing scalable, high-impact staffing processes.
• Build and develop a high-performing recruiting team through coaching, mentoring, and structured professional development plans that expand skills and capabilities.
• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs, provide strategic consulting, and nurture relationships that strengthen hiring outcomes.
• Own and optimize candidate pipelines by sourcing talent through diverse channels, screening applicants, and participating in interviews to ensure quality hires.
• Enhance employer brand and recruiting programs by promoting the organization as an employer of choice and continuously improving recruitment initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, IT, Training, and Payroll to streamline processes and deliver a smooth onboarding experience.

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What Sets This Role Apart:

This position offers the chance to influence both the strategy and execution of talent acquisition. You won't just fill roles-you'll design the systems and lead the people who make hiring successful. You'll also stay at the forefront of recruiting trends, leveraging best practices and innovative approaches to keep our organization competitive in attracting top talent.
You'll be empowered to take ownership, whether that means stepping in to manage requisitions, building vendor partnerships, or refining hiring workflows. Your voice will matter in shaping decisions, and your leadership will directly impact the success of the business.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking someone who combines operational excellence with people leadership. You're comfortable navigating both big-picture strategy and hands-on execution. You communicate clearly, build trust quickly, and know how to inspire a team to achieve ambitious goals.

A strong candidate will bring:

• Experience leading recruiting or talent acquisition teams
• A track record of improving hiring processes and outcomes
• The ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders
• A passion for developing others and fostering team growth
• A data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We invest in our people and believe that great hiring starts with empowered leaders. In this role, you will have the support to succeed, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of talent acquisition, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and lead the way in building exceptional teams.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 60 months progressive experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, or related field, including 12 months in talent recruiting and sourcing.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.

Department Preferences:

• Higher Ed experience
• Experience with LinkedIn recruiter

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes