Manager of Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Operations

Responsibilities

• Provide institution-wide leadership and operational ownership of all recruitment and selection activities across three campus locations.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for faculty, staff, administrators, and temporary positions from requisition to onboarding.
• Serve as the functional owner and primary system administrator for the university’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Design, implement, and maintain recruitment workflows, including approvals and hiring milestones within the ATS.
• Advise hiring managers and academic administrators on recruitment strategy, position design, and hiring best practices.
• Develop and publish recruitment guides and standardized tools such as screening rubrics and interview guides.
• Train search committee members on recruitment processes, system navigation, and equitable hiring practices.
• Lead recruitment marketing efforts and social media strategies in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, EEO requirements, and institutional policies.
• Generate and analyze recruitment metrics, including applicant flow, time-to-fill trends, and EEO reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or employment services.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Working knowledge of employment laws, EEO compliance, and recruitment best practices.
• Experience working in a complex or multi-location organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education recruitment or working within a unionized environment.
• Experience serving as a functional owner or system administrator for an ATS.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or a recognized recruitment certification.

About the Company

PennWest University provides comprehensive educational opportunities across multiple campus locations, fostering an environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff.