Talent Acquisition Manager - Higher Education

Talent Acquisition Manager - Higher Education myTOD Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $110,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Talent acquisition platforms ATS Process improvement Improving operational efficiency Full cycle recruiting Performance management Team development Bachelor's degree Team management Task prioritization Managing teams of recruiters Mentoring Data analytics Candidate sourcing Data-driven decision making Recruitment process improvement Strategic thinking in HR leadership Stakeholder management Full Job Description By joining our team, you'll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on our university's progress as we grow and succeed together! As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in scaling our organization by developing and executing a high-impact recruiting strategy. You'll lead a team of recruiters, partner closely with senior leadership, and drive best-in-class hiring practices that align with our growth objectives and values. This is an opportunity to build, optimize, and lead a modern Talent Acquisition function while directly influencing the trajectory of the university. ________________________________________ Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative recruiting culture
• Design and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with our business objectives, workforce planning needs, and employer brand
• Partner with executive leadership, HR, and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and build scalable recruiting plans across departments
• Own and optimize full-cycle recruiting operations, ensuring efficiency, quality of hire, and an exceptional candidate experience
• Establish and track key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health), using data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
• Oversee requisition management, prioritization, and allocation of resources, including vendor and agency relationships
• Build proactive sourcing strategies leveraging social platforms, networking, events, and talent market insights to create strong candidate pipelines
• Implement and refine recruiting processes, tools, and technologies to improve scalability and effectiveness
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative recruiting practices to maintain a best-in-class TA function
• Partner with HR leadership on employer branding initiatives to attract diverse, high-quality talent globally
• Lead or contribute to special projects related to talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational growth ________________________________________ Requirements
• 7+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or team management capacity
• Proven success building and executing strategic, metrics-driven talent acquisition programs in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple business units
• Strong experience managing recruiting teams, including performance management, coaching, and development
• Expertise in proactive sourcing strategies, including social recruiting, networking, and market mapping
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting analytics, and process optimization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational goals into hiring strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in higher education, healthcare/nursing recruitment, or international recruiting strongly preferred
• Experience scaling recruiting functions within a global or multi-location organization
• Familiarity with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
• Prior experience working in the higher education verticals, nursing and international recruitment a strong plus

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92603