Director of Talent Acquisition
Company: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
Director of Talent Acquisition
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11845
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research
university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in
cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic
transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest
university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge
through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community
engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on
career readiness the university produces more graduates for the
workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a
catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of
intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA
has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine.
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Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM
CDT on 5/15/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this
position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified
applications have been received.
Salary: commensurate with education, experience and
qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Leads the Talent Acquisition team to develop, implement and
maximize the talent acquisition efforts, while prioritizing
customer service to client groups. Ensures recruiting strategy,
methodology, and processes aligned with business needs, talent
strategy and desired employee capabilities/skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Designs and delivers talent acquisition strategies centered on
attracting and hiring highly skilled talent for UTSA, managing the
talent acquisition process.
- Partners with department leaders to establish short- and
long-term actionable plans to attract talent and conducts regular
follow-up with university leadership to determine the effectiveness
of recruiting plans and implementation.
- Manages a team of recruiters; establishing performance
expectations and provides feedback and coaching to enhance their
performance.
- Champions continuous process improvement and the identification
and implementation of standard practices to enhance the recruiting
process and overall candidate experience.
- Builds and delivers innovative approaches to identity channels
for experienced hires, including active and passive
candidates.
- Proactively develops candidate pipelines through traditional
and innovate sourcing methods, including social media avenues and
any emerging technology-based methods.
- Consults with management and Human Resource Business Partners
(HRBPs) to ensure alignment between recruiting needs and
strategies.
- Oversees the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for
executive level positions.
- Coordinates with outside search firms and utilizes other
resources as necessary.
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations
governing the employment process.
- Identifies and recommends enhancements, within the Applicant
Tracking System to ensure efficient, consistent, and effective
application, screening and hiring processes.
- Promotes strong strategic partnerships within People Excellence
and key stakeholders/clients to implement leading practices and
deliver value-added services.
- Attracts, retains, and develops high performance teams within
area of focus.
- Monitors and assigns work across team; resolves escalated
issues or questions.
- Provides guidance on complex matters and serves as a
subject-matter expert in area of focus.
- Interprets policy and procedure in area of focus and provides
recommendations to Associate Vice President; stays current on
changing regulatory or systems requirements.
- Participates in strategic planning with respective departments
within People Excellence team to drive current and future business
goals.
- Drives change through process improvement and metrics-driven
leadership. Develops and manages metrics scorecard for functional
area and analyzes for key issues and trends; and partners with key
stakeholders to develop strategies and solutions.
- Builds and leverages relationships across UTSA to drive
change.
- Coaches and advises leaders and managers on organizational
issues within talent acquisition.
- Evaluates and manages compliance risk within talent
acquisition.
- Leverages business acumen and client understanding to develop
services, processes, programs, or tools that support client and
institutional talent, positive workplace climate, and strategic
goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- 7 years of professional progressive experience in talent
acquisition and/or Human Resources.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and
executing talent acquisition strategies and tools to achieve
business objectives.
- 3 years of people leadership experience in building, managing
and/or developing high performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven people leadership and capability in building and leading
high-performing teams.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively
with leaders and practitioners at all levels.
- Ability to drive strategy, work with data and analytics, and
demonstrated capability formulating and implementing effective and
creative strategies.
- Ability to coach and mentor.
- Ability to facilitate problem solving and approach client
issues from a solution-oriented stance.
- Ability to assess and prioritize risks and issues and evaluate
competing needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Human Resources or related field.
- SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI-PHR/SPHR, or other relevant
certifications.
- Experience in higher education setting.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent
upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility
to work in the United States by time of hire.
- Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as
applicable.
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
- Office environment.
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.
This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on
campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month).
Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both
environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer,
it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic
information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the
Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government
requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people
with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA
campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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