Talent Acquisition Manager

The Talent Acquisition Manager will play a dual role of team-leadership and hands-on recruitment. This individual will lead a small team of recruiters while personally driving the end-to-end recruitment process for mid to senior-level positions. The ideal candidate has 5-9 years of experience in talent acquisition and is excited to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leading:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of talent acquisition associates.

- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates.

- Collaborate with leadership to understand hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.

2. End-to-End Recruitment:

- Drive the recruitment process for mid to senior-level roles, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations.

- Build a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates through direct sourcing, networking, and partnerships.

- Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.

3. Employer Branding:

- Represent the institution at events and conferences to attract top talent.

- Partner with other teams to enhance the organizations employer brand and communicate its unique value proposition.

4. Data-Driven Ownership:

- Own hiring outcomes to drive organizational growth

- Track and analyze key recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.

- Use insights to optimize processes and report on hiring trends and team performance.

Qualifications:

- MBA in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

- 5-9 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on mid to senior-level recruitment.

- Proven experience in leading and mentoring small teams.

- Strong knowledge of modern recruitment techniques, including direct sourcing, headhunting, and use of ATS systems.

- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.