Talent Acquisition Manager

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the recruitment team, supervise recruiters and sourcers, and operationalize the campus TA model. The role partners with HR and hiring managers to align staffing with institutional needs and standards.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on supervision experience in a modern TA function, strengthen collaboration, and drive a high-quality candidate experience across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five years of full-time experience in talent acquisition.
• At least two years supervising recruitment staff or leading TA projects.
• Proficiency with ATS, recruitment software, and HR analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the recruitment team, supervising recruiters, TA partners and sourcers.
• Execute the institutional talent acquisition strategy and optimize the recruitment lifecycle.
• Lead collaboration with HR business partners and hiring managers to solve staffing challenges.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including postings, sourcing, screening and interviewing.
• Monitor metrics and provide data-driven improvements to processes.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Recruitment software

HR analytics tools

Job description

Job Description - Talent Acquisition Manager (2603521)

Talent Acquisition Manager

Required qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of full time experience in talent acquisition, with at least two (2) years of experience supervising recruitment staff or leading talent acquisition projects. Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment software, and HR analytics tools.

Preferred qualifications: Experience working in a full service talent acquisition model. Experience working within a higher education setting or a similarly complex, matrixed environment. Experience operating within a unionized workforce. Professional HR or Talent Acquisition certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or dedicated TA certifications).

Brief description of duties: Reporting to the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Manager will oversee the daily operations of the recruitment team, supervising and coaching recruiters, talent acquisition partners, and sourcers. This role is responsible for operationalizing the Talent Acquisition model across the campus. It will also be responsible for executing the institutional talent acquisition strategy, optimizing the recruitment lifecycle, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for both candidates and hiring managers, while leading that same transition for the current team.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on supervisory experience within a modern talent acquisition function, with a proven track record of strategically partnering with HR business partners and hiring managers to solve staffing challenges. This role requires strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. The manager will build strong, collaborative relationships across academic and administrative departments to ensure hiring practices effectively support departmental and institutional needs.

Recruitment Operations & Execution: Manage the day-to-day full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring team workflows for job postings, sourcing, screening, and interviewing are efficient and effective.

Team Supervision & Coaching: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of recruiters, talent acquisition partners, and sourcers. Provide ongoing feedback, resolve workload bottlenecks, and support professional development.

HR Business Partner & Hiring Manager Partnership: In coordination with our HR business partners, collaborate directly with department heads and hiring managers to understand specific staffing needs, provide guidance on recruitment best practices, and deliver tailored hiring solutions.

Sourcing & Pipeline Management: Guide the team in utilizing diverse sourcing channels (job boards, social media, professional networks, campus events) to maintain an active pipeline of qualified and diverse talent.

Employer Branding Implementation: Coordinate recruitment marketing efforts and ensure candidate-facing materials accurately reflect the institution's values, mission, and culture.

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives: Execute and monitor recruitment practices designed to enhance workforce diversity, ensuring active outreach to underrepresented groups.

Metrics & Operational Reporting: Monitor key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, applicant quality) to evaluate team performance and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements.

Compliance & Policy Interpretation: Ensure all team recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as institutional policies. Assist administrators and supervisors with interpreting employment policies.

Candidate Experience Management: Monitor candidate touchpoints from application through onboarding to ensure timely communication and a positive representation of the institution.

Vendor Coordination: Monitor the performance of external recruitment vendors and applicant tracking systems, working with procurement to address and resolve service issues.

Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes: This is a Management Confidential position. This is a full time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

This position is based on campus in Stony Brook, NY and we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Number:

2603521

Official Job Title : Senior Personnel Associate

Job Field

Human Resources

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : University Human Resources