Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner Higher Ed

Herzing University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Herzing University in Indianapolis is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full lifecycle recruitment across campuses. You will partner with senior management, design proactive sourcing strategies, and manage a high-volume candidate pipeline using an ATS.

You will evaluate applicants, negotiate offers, and promote the university to attract top talent while ensuring diversity and compliance. Travel to campuses and events is expected about 10-15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in HR.
• 2–4 years in HR focused on recruiting or talent acquisition (higher education preferred).
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• HR or Talent Acquisition certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment—from sourcing resumes to offers.
• Partner with senior management to plan staffing and sourcing strategies.
• Develop recruitment strategies for assigned markets and handle urgent needs.
• Manage a high-volume candidate pipeline using an ATS.
• Analyze and report recruitment KPIs and share labor market insights.
• Create a positive candidate experience and promote the university.
• Leverage job boards and social media to build networks.
• Market the role to qualified candidates.
• Track and report requisition metrics.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Recruiting principles

HR concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Herzing University in Indianapolis is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full lifecycle recruitment across campuses. You will partner with senior management, design proactive sourcing strategies, and manage a high-volume candidate pipeline using an ATS.

You will evaluate applicants, negotiate offers, and promote the university to attract top talent while ensuring diversity and compliance. Travel to campuses and events is expected about 10-15%.