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Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead

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Salary: $60,400 per year

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Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

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.

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction

Are you passionate about connecting talented people with meaningful careers? Do you enjoy building relationships, coaching others, and helping hiring managers find the right talent? If so, we'd love to have you join our team as a Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead.

In this role, you'll help guide our recruiting efforts while remaining actively involved in the hiring process. You'll partner with hiring managers, support and mentor recruiters, and help create a positive experience for every candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both leadership and hands-on recruiting and wants to make a lasting impact on the organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At our organization, people are our greatest asset. We believe hiring exceptional employees begins with creating an exceptional workplace for our recruiting team. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and continue growing your career in talent acquisition.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • A collaborative, supportive work environment where your ideas are valued

What You'll Do

  • Lead the day-to-day coordination of recruiting activities to ensure an efficient and positive hiring experience.
  • Coach, support, and mentor recruiting team members while encouraging collaboration and professional growth.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Source, screen, and interview qualified candidates for a variety of positions.
  • Build strong candidate pipelines using job boards, networking, referrals, and other sourcing methods.
  • Promote the organization as an employer of choice by delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
  • Monitor recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring processes.
  • Work closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Training, and other departments to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new employee.
  • Stay informed on recruiting trends, employment practices, and talent acquisition best practices.

View the full job description.

If you're ready to help build exceptional teams while advancing your own career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us find the talent that drives our success.

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

  • Experience with Temporary Staffing Agencies
  • Experience with Excel
  • Knowledge of heading an in-house search firm

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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Job details

Title
Talent Acquisition Recruiting Lead
Employer
University of Oklahoma
Location
660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Published
Aug 12, 2026
Closes:
Oct 11, 2026
Job type
Full time, Human Resources
Field
Recruitment Internal
Salary

Salary: $60,400 per year

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