Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

Job No: 556338

Work Type: Staff

Locations: Southern California: San Diego

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Confidential, Appointment Type: Probationary, Time Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Human Resources, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On-site (work in-person at business location)

Join Our Team as a Talent Acquisition Partner!

SDSU is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to support the Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA), a dynamic and diverse division responsible for the university's core operational functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a broad portfolio of functions and leadership across the division, partnering with units such as Business Operations, Financial Operations, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, Public Safety, and Real Estate, Planning & Development. The role blends strategic partnership, hands-on recruiting, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a high-impact environment.

What You'll Do:

• Be a Strategic Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing expert guidance on recruitment strategies, market trends, and hiring best practices.
• Manage Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for staff and management roles across diverse functional areas, from intake and sourcing through selection and onboarding.
• Lead and Support Recruiting Staff: Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and mentorship to a Recruiter, ensuring consistent practices, strong service delivery, and high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Drive Innovative Recruitment: Implement creative sourcing strategies and proactive outreach to build a robust talent pipeline and engage diverse, high-performing candidates.
• Promote Inclusive Hiring Practices: Ensure equitable, consistent, and compliant recruitment processes aligned with CSU policies and SDSU's commitment to access and belonging.
• Collaborate Across HR: Partner with Classification & Compensation, Employee Relations, and HR Analytics to ensure a coordinated, compliant, and data-driven approach to hiring.
• Use Data to Drive Results: Track key recruitment metrics, analyze trends, and make informed recommendations to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

Why Join SDSU

• Contribute to a university that transforms lives through education, research, and community impact.
• Support the people and operations that make student success possible.
• Be part of a campus committed to access, equity, and belonging.
• Work in a collaborative environment grounded in service and shared purpose.

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with on-site work in San Diego after the training period.

Department Summary

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge and understanding of HR policies, employment laws, regulations, and best practices in recruitment and selection.
• Proficiency with PageUp or similar applicant tracking systems, PeopleSoft HCM, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Demonstrated experience providing lead work direction or supervising recruitment staff...
• Demonstrated success in using data analytics and metrics...
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement...
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills...
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement...

Compensation and Benefits

The expected hiring range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 annually. benefits package.

Supplemental Information: This position is open to current SDSU employees only. Apply by April 5, 2026 to ensure full consideration...