Director of Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Range: $85,000-$90,000

Work Schedule and
Hours

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekend to meet
departmental needs.

Months per Year: 12 Months

Position Summary

The Director of
Talent Acquisition leads the development and administration of innovative, strategic, and proactive talent acquisition initiatives that
advance organizational excellence across all recruitment and onboarding functions at UNC Asheville.

The Director is responsible for
shaping the university’s long-term workforce planning and recruitment strategies, with a focus on ensuring an effective, efficient, and
inclusive recruitment life cycle. Responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating programs for sourcing, recruiting, hiring
and onboarding talent. This position is instrumental in engaging potential candidates through social media, professional networks,
recruiting events, and strategic sourcing channels.

As a dedicated business partner, the Director builds strong relationships with
hiring managers and campus leaders to develop recruitment plans aligned with departmental needs. The Director serves as the primary point of
contact for all aspects of the recruitment process, from requisition creation through onboarding. This includes advising managers on
recruitment systems, processes, and procedures; coordinating advertising strategies; managing job postings and recruitment timelines;
supporting screening and candidate selection; guiding search committee composition and interview processes; and assisting with final
candidate selection.

The Director develops, delivers and maintain search committee training for all staff positions, ensuring a clear
understanding of UNC Asheville’s employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and relevant UNC System and NC OSHR
regulations. This position monitors the process and applicant pools and provides guidance to search chairs to support a fair, equitable, and
inclusive hiring process.

The position also manages and coordinates all staff onboarding procedures for the university, ensuring a
welcoming and consistent experience for new employees.

The role includes supervising team members and supporting their growth through
ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development, with the goal of fostering an engaged, high-performing team.

Success in
this position requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines. Success in
the role also depends on critical thinking, continuous process improvement, effective communication, and attention to detail. The employee
leads large-scale recruiting initiatives by developing solutions, guiding implementation, and managing change.

The Director is
responsible for reviewing and updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state law.

This position
exercises independent judgment, sets goals, establishes timelines, and identifies opportunities for improvement. This position also plays a
key role in broader Office of Human Resources projects and initiatives that support the University’s mission and strategic
plan.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

Graduation from a four-year college or university and three years
of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of
organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited
institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of advancing HR
  responsibility required; master’s degree preferred to support strategic HR leadership.
• Prior experience in a talent acquisition
  leadership role, higher education experience a plus but not required.
• Prior experience working with various applicant tracking
  systems.
• Prior experience with the Ellucian Banner system a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop
  training resources, teach and/or facilitate groups.
• Experience with using social networks for recruitment.
• Thorough
  understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and
  regulations.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, high attention to detail,
  ability to prioritize work, and excellent organizational skills.
• Highly professional demeanor along with the demonstrated ability
  to use discretion regularly in handling confidential matters.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe
  Creative Suite, along with the capacity to adapt to new and evolving software tools.

Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies
• Ability to quickly adapt
  to change and respond to customer needs.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting, across all levels of
  the organization.
• Ability to professional represent UNC Asheville and market the University as an employer of choice.
• Ability to use discernment and judgement in difficult conversations and deescalate difficult situations.
• Knowledge of HR best
  practices in accordance with state, federal, and University policies and guideline.

Posting Number: E0560

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