Head of Talent Acquisition - Higher Education

Herzing University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking an experienced Director of Talent Acquisition to lead strategy, planning, and execution across faculty and staff hiring, including clinical adjunct faculty recruitment for student placements. Travel to campuses and events is required.

The role oversees the TA department, partners with campus leadership, and drives KPI-based recruitment improvements while aligning with the university’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in talent acquisition leadership, preferably in higher education or healthcare.
• 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 current and future hiring needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategy

People management

Tools

UKG

Job description

Herzing University is seeking an experienced Director of Talent Acquisition to lead strategy, planning, and execution across faculty and staff hiring, including clinical adjunct faculty recruitment for student placements. Travel to campuses and events is required.

The role oversees the TA department, partners with campus leadership, and drives KPI-based recruitment improvements while aligning with the university’s mission and values.