Associate Director, Talent Acquisition - 196540

The Associate Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of the university's talent acquisition strategy. This position involves leading the Talent Acquisition team, strategically enhancing recruitment processes, identifying talent needs, and fostering strong relationships with hiring managers and other stakeholders. The Associate Director of Talent Acquisition will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the talent acquisition function within the university.

Position Duties

• Collaborate with the Associate VP, to strategically design, develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies that align with the university's objectives. Maintains the complete cycle, systems, processes, outreach activities and staff resources to direct the effective delivery of high-quality services for on campus recruitment, onboarding and supporting activities for all staff employees; general guidance about standard employment practices related to on campus student employment and recruitment of faculty.
• Leads the recruitment process from job posting to offer acceptance, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Utilize various recruitment channels to source and attract a diverse pool of candidates, including job boards, social media, networking events, and university partnerships.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience. Manage the ongoing development and maintenance of the UKG Ready applicant tracking system, coordinate continued tailoring and training for the University community with appropriate HR areas and staff. Monitors effectiveness of system and evaluates other vendors to ensure optimal systems are in place.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and university policies related to talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with hiring managers, department heads, and other stakeholders to understand their talent needs and provide effective recruitment solutions.
• Serves as the University’s representative to legal counsel(s) on all immigration related issues, petitions, and applications.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of executive leadership at the University.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of executive search firms for use in University leadership search processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment activities, metrics, and key performance indicators.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Supervision Exercised

Fully responsible for the direction and supervision of the Talent Acquisition team, including two full-time staff employees, made up of one Talent Acquisition Specialist and a Talent Acquisition Manager.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or related HR roles, with a minimum of three years in a leadership or managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, recruitment technologies, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and drive results in a dynamic environment.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.