Talent Acquisition Partner

Doane University

Crete (NE)

On-site

USD 50,600 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Tuition benefits (free undergrad, disc

Job summary

Doane University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as the lead recruiter and talent ambassador, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees who advance the University’s mission. The role builds strong candidate pipelines, engages passive candidates, and partners with hiring managers on strategies, evaluation, and onboarding.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, strategic sourcing, and delivering excellent customer service while supporting HR

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

Lead recruiter and talent ambassador for the University, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees.
Develop relationships with passive candidates and build robust candidate pipelines.
Partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategies, candidate evaluation, interview practices, and onboarding.

Skills

Passive candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Creative sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications/Marketing

Equivalent experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

Position Information

Position Title

Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Type

Full Time - 12 months

Division

University President

Department

Human Resources

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Partner serves as Doane University's lead recruiter and talent ambassador, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees who advance the University’s mission. Success in this position requires an individual who enjoys meeting new people, confidently initiates conversations with strangers, and views recruiting as relationship building rather than simply filling vacancies.

This position actively seeks and develops relationships with talented professionals, including passive candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities. Through strategic sourcing, networking, social media, direct outreach, and relationship building, the Talent Acquisition Partner creates robust candidate pipelines that support the University’s long-term workforce needs.

This position partners closely with hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, serving as a trusted advisor on hiring strategies, candidate evaluation, interview best practices, and successful employee integration.

The Talent Acquisition Partner also supports general HR operations and special projects while maintaining exceptional customer service for employees across the University.

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Doane University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary $50,600 - $61,000

Minimum Required Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience) plus two years of progressively responsible recruiting or talent acquisition experience that includes:

Successful sourcing of passive candidates through networking, social media, direct outreach, and relationship-building strategies using phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other networking platforms.
Experience managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.

Success in this role requires the following expertise

Talent Acquisition

Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, source, and recruit qualified candidates.
Ability to develop relationships with passive candidates who are not actively seeking employment.
Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
Ability to develop creative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.

Communication

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Confident and professional telephone presence.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to comfortably initiate conversations with individuals at all organizational levels.
Ability to represent Doane University with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticity.

Organization

Ability to manage numerous searches simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize changing workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Human Resources

Working knowledge of employment laws and recruitment compliance.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to coach hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and HR information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience