Talent Acquisition Partner

Herzing University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full lifecycle recruitment across the institution, partnering with senior management to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies.

You will manage the interview process, compensation discussions, and relationship building with candidates, while ensuring a diverse, high-performing workforce. Travel about 10–15% for conferences and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years in recruiting or talent acquisition, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• HR or Talent Acquisition certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle recruitment including sourcing, phone screens, interviews, reference checks, and offers.
• Collaborate with senior management to forecast staffing needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies.
• Develop and manage recruitment strategies for assigned markets and solve urgent staffing needs.
• Manage a high-volume pipeline of candidates using an ATS.
• Analyze and share trends in talent acquisition with senior management.
• Create a positive candidate experience and market the university to qualified applicants.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruitment

Interviewing

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office

Communication

Talent acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current staff, faculty/adjunct at Herzing University: log into UKGand navigate to Menu > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

The Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates with all levels of management to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the institution. The Talent Acquisition Partner will develop relationships with prospective talent, manage the interview process and manage on-going recruitment sources while continuously seeking out new avenues to attract talent.

This position works closely with senior management and hiring managers to ensure university-wide goals and recruiting objectives are met. This position will provide full lifecycle recruitment, discussion and evaluation of new hire compensation, and provide overall outstanding customer service. The Talent Acquisition Partner will actively support and promote the university's commitment to attracting, developing, retaining, and engaging a high-performing workforce, aligned with the institution's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

This role may involve occasional travel for conferences, recruitment activities, and team collaboration meetings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline aligned with the responsibilities of the role, or a closely related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a dedicated human resources role focused on recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally within a higher education or academic setting.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• HR or Talent Acquisition certifications are a plus.

It is preferred that the final candidate reside in one of our 3 regions: Midwest, South, Florida

COMPENSATION

is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $66,700 to $78.450.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for full lifecycle recruitment to include sourcing resumes, phone screens, interviews, reference checks, and extending offers.
• Collaborate with senior management to understand staffing needs and to develop and implement a proactive, innovative recruiting process and sourcing strategy.
• Develop and manage recruitment strategies for assigned markets and creatively problem solve and prioritize when urgent situations arise.
• Manage a high-volume pipeline of active and passive candidates using applicant tracking system.
• Continually analyze, refine and enhance every aspect of the recruitment process. Share information on trends in talent acquisition with senior management.
• Create and foster a positive customer experience for applicants, serving as an ambassador for the assigned campus, department and organization. Keep apprised of industry trends and utilizes labor market information to ensure best in class candidate sourcing.
• Utilize job boards, social media and websites such as LinkedIn, HigherEdJobs, Indeed, etc. to develop and maintain a network and database of active and passive candidates.
• Promote the benefits of joining the University and market the role to qualified prospective candidates.
• Accountable for tracking and reporting recruitment KPIs for assigned requisitions.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Travel required approximately 10-15%, including campus visits, recruiting events, and professional networking
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/nondiscrimination-policy

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.