Director, Talent Acquisition

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University seeks a strategic Director of Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment across the university and system. This role shapes employment branding, implements equitable hiring practices, and drives efficient talent pipelines from recruitment through onboarding.

The Director will coach a team of HR professionals, develop metrics aligned to the university’s mission, and use innovative approaches including AI, social media, and networks to attract top talent for a land‑grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related experience, including 2 years supervisory.
• Equivalent qualifications may substitute for minimum requirements.
• Preferred: HRCI or SHRM Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the talent acquisition process for the entire employment life cycle across NMSU and system institutions.
• Create and implement an employment brand reflecting NMSU's mission, values, and culture.
• Lead efforts to attract, hire, and retain talent using AI, social media, and networking to deliver top candidates.
• Develop and track metrics aligned with the University’s strategic mission and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee new employee orientation and first-year experience programs and supervise HR professionals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Talent acquisition leadership

AI in recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department Contact: Bill Dial, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join Our Team as Director of Talent Acquisition!

New Mexico State University is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to oversee talent acquisition across NMSU and the NMSU System. This role leads efforts to attract and retain talent through creative recruitment strategies, employment branding, and efficient, equitable hiring practices. The Director also oversees new employee orientation and first-year experience programs, develops talent acquisition metrics and continuous improvement strategies, and leads a team of HR professionals. If you are passionate about building strong teams and creating a positive experience for employees from recruitment through onboarding, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Director, Talent Acquisition

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 510038-EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION SVCS

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $77,235.92-$84,958.50

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Talent Acquisition, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, is responsible for oversight of the talent acquisition process of the entire employment life cycle at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the NMSU System institutions and locations. This includes creation and implementation of an employment brand that reflects the mission, vision, values, and culture of NMSU. The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible in leading efforts to attract, hire, and retain individuals who desire to become part of a land-grant institution with a passion for serving students and employees, arriving at creative talent acquisition strategies that incorporate and leverage AI, social media, and networking that result in delivering the best people to work at NMSU. The position is responsible for developing and sustaining both efficient and effective talent acquisition processes, and then cascading them across the entire organization to ensure consistency and equity. The position will also develop and track key metrics that align with the University’s strategic mission while focusing on continuous quality improvement. The position is responsible for the University new employee orientation and employee immersion and first-year experience programs, working collaboratively across the NMSU system to ensure talent new to the organization thrive and grow. The Director of Talent Acquisition will supervisor a team of HR professionals and serve as a member of the NMSU Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related experience, to include 2 years of supervisory experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: Related education and experience can be substituted for minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: HRCI or SHRM Certification preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.