Head of Talent Acquisition — Higher Ed & Clinical Faculty

Herzing University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all TA activities across faculty and staff, including clinical adjunct faculty recruitment for student placements.

The role oversees the TA department, collaborates with stakeholders, and requires travel for campus visits, events, and networking. The position emphasizes building robust pipelines and optimizing processes to meet current and future hiring needs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in talent acquisition leadership, preferably in a higher education or healthcare setting.
• 10-15 years of general talent acquisition experience.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting market trends, technology enhancements, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage KPIs, and drive process improvements.
• Experience building or scaling a TA function, including team structure, technology selection, and budget ownership.
• UKG experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans in collaboration with Human Resources leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in recruitment and selection, including market analyses and candidate experience improvements.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for the TA department; report on recruiting projects and progress.
• Collaborate with marketing/communications to promote the employer brand and employee value proposition.
• Anticipate future recruiting needs and trends; adapt strategies accordingly.
• Ensure robust pipelines of qualified candidates to meet hiring needs.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

General TA experience

Market trends in recruitment

Strategic planning & KPIs

TA function scaling

UKG experience

Communication & stakeholder management

Job description

Herzing University is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all TA activities across faculty and staff, including clinical adjunct faculty recruitment for student placements.

The role oversees the TA department, collaborates with stakeholders, and requires travel for campus visits, events, and networking. The position emphasizes building robust pipelines and optimizing processes to meet current and future hiring needs.