Talent Acquisition Manager

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Manager of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading a team of recruitment professionals to develop and execute innovative strategies for attracting and hiring top talent for faculty and staff positions. This role involves utilizing data-driven approaches to analyze recruitment metrics, enhance initiatives, and improve the overall candidate experience. Additionally, the manager collaborates with academic and administrative departments to identify their staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with the institution's strategic goals. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

Job Duty 1 -
Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy that targets and attracts qualified candidates for faculty and staff positions.

Job Duty 2 -
Lead the recruitment team by setting clear performance expectations, conducting regular training sessions, and providing ongoing feedback to enhance team effectiveness.

Job Duty 3 -
Utilize applicant tracking systems to streamline the hiring process, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient scheduling of interviews for candidates.

Job Duty 4 -
Conduct thorough candidate screenings and interviews, utilizing structured assessment tools to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit within the institution.

Job Duty 5 -
Implement data-driven recruitment metrics to analyze the effectiveness of hiring strategies, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting approaches as necessary.

Job Duty 6 -
Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to enhance sourcing options and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.

Job Duty 7 -
Facilitate onboarding processes for new hires by coordinating orientation sessions, training activities, and resources that support their integration into the institution.

Job Duty 8 -
Promote employer branding initiatives through social media and professional networks to enhance the institution's visibility and attract high-caliber talent.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with department heads to assess staffing needs and create tailored job descriptions that accurately reflect the qualifications and responsibilities required for each position.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience
5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years of supervisory experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

3+ years of related supervisory experience
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience
Experience in a centralized, shared services, matrixed, or multi-client service delivery environment

Proposed Salary: $98,000-$105,000. Commensurate with education and experience.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to work in a team environment; analytical skills and keen attention to detail
Accountability/performance management, strategic partnership, operational excellence

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest