Associate Director, Talent Management — Higher Ed Growth

Wake Forest University; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking an Associate Director of Talent Management to co-architect a comprehensive talent strategy for the School of Professional Studies. The role focuses on recruiting exceptional faculty and staff, onboarding, and ongoing professional development to empower students across diverse industries.

The position requires collaboration with HR, adherence to policies, and leading initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-energy work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of HR functions, including employment laws and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment and university values.
• Ability to multitask with initiative and sound judgment.
• Strong oral and written communication across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison to HR to execute recruiting processes and manage applications in Workday.
• Support personnel actions including hiring, onboarding, and offboarding for faculty and staff.
• Promote an inclusive culture in recruitment, hiring, and retention practices.
• Maintain operating manuals and handbooks for SPS procedures and recommend improvements.
• Audit payroll and data to ensure compliance and create reports for data needs.
• Pursue professional development to support SPS faculty and staff as ambassadors for the school.
• Create metrics to measure progress on personnel satisfaction and school initiatives.
• Advise faculty and staff on standard policies, benefits, and hiring processes.

Skills

Continuous learning

Thrives under pressure

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking an Associate Director of Talent Management to co-architect a comprehensive talent strategy for the School of Professional Studies. The role focuses on recruiting exceptional faculty and staff, onboarding, and ongoing professional development to empower students across diverse industries.

The position requires collaboration with HR, adherence to policies, and leading initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-energy work environment.