Talent Acquisition Partner

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to own the full recruitment lifecycle—from opening a role to offer. You will join a collaborative HR & Culture team in Bloomington with hybrid work options.

You’ll engage with hiring leaders, craft posting strategies, and proactively source candidates using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter. Excellent communication and relationship-building are essential to deliver a great experience for candidates and managers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal/state labor laws and sound hiring practices.
• Strong relationship building with candidates and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR and 2+ years HR experience required.
• Experience executing diverse sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end full-cycle recruiting for multiple roles.
• Partner with hiring leaders to define roles and recruitment strategies.
• Write compelling postings and proactively source candidates.
• Guide candidates and managers through interviews and offers.
• Build relationships with teams across IU's philanthropic and alumni functions.

Skills

Labor law knowledge

Relationship building

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative working style

Confidentiality

Multitasking / searches

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Two years HR experience with talent acquisition

Experience with sourcing techniques

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

• Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 65,000 - yearly

Company Description

TheIndiana University Foundation (IUF)advances Indiana University by strengthening the relationships and resources that help IU thrive. As an IUF employee, you’ll be part of a team that supports the shared success of both theIndiana University Foundation and the Indiana University Alumni Association,bringing together philanthropy, alumni engagement, and meaningful connections to advance IU and its communities.

Together, we connect alumni, donors, and friends with opportunities to make a difference for Indiana University. Whether inspiring generosity, building lifelong relationships, or providing the expertise and support that make this work possible, every member of our team contributes to IU’s impact.

At IUF, we value collaboration, innovation, data-informed strategy, and meaningful relationships. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute their unique perspectives, and do purpose-driven work in support of IUtoday and for generations to come.

Job Description

There's never been a more exciting time to help build the teams behind Indiana University's future. The IU Foundation, the organization that raises and stewards philanthropic support for IU, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who wants to find and hire the people who make that work possible. You'll join a close-knit, highly collaborative recruiting team within a well-resourced HR & Culture team, with real opportunities to learn, grow, and invest in your own professional development.

This is a 100% full-cycle recruiting role, and you'll own the entire hiring process from end-to-end for every search you run — from opening the role to the final offer. That means getting curious about the work and the team, partnering with hiring leaders to understand deeply what they need, building a recruitment strategy, writing compelling job postings, proactively finding and engaging candidates, guiding both candidates and hiring managers through interviews, and helping close the offer for great hires. You'll have strong tools at your fingertips, including a LinkedIn Recruiter seat complete with its Hiring Assistant tool. But your most important job will be your ability to build relationships. We're looking for someone who asks great questions, communicates exceptionally well, follows through, and approaches recruiting with a customer-service mindset.

If you're the kind of recruiter who doesn't just want a job description handed to you but wants to understand the business behind it, we'd love to meet you. Our best recruiting partnerships are built on curiosity, trust, responsiveness, and a shared commitment to a great experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. You'll recruit across a wide variety of roles, become a trusted partner to leaders across IU's philanthropic and alumni engagement teams, and help shape the selection of the people behind work that truly matters. We're building what comes next for Indiana University, and you could be the person who helps us find the people to make it happen.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of federal/state labor laws and sound hiring practices
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, developing and enhancing professional relationships and candidate relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative working style and ability to work with many stakeholders at varying levels
• Ability to appropriately articulate the mission and vision of Indiana University and the IU Foundation to attract potential candidates
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work on a variety of projects and searches simultaneously

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field is required
• Two years of human resources experience with experience in talent acquisition is required
• Experience executing on a variety of sourcing techniques, with strong relationship building abilities is required
• Combinations of related education and experience will be considered

Additional Information

This hybrid role is based in Bloomington, Indiana, with occasional travel to Indianapolis. We’d love to hear what excites you about the opportunity, so we welcome a cover letter sharing your interest and what you’ll bring to our team.

This position will be posted through October 25th, 2026.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.