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Director of Talent Acquisition University of North Carolina Wilmington
Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our
Dare to Learn Academy , and the
employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Working Title: Director of Talent Acquisition
External Link to Posting: Vacancy Number: E1204
Position Number: 58
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Human Resources - 35700
Division: Chancellor - 25000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Director of Talent Acquisition develops and implements campus-wide strategies in collaboration with campus stakeholders that support the full talent acquisition life cycle at UNCW, fills open positions in the shortest time possible, with the highest quality candidates. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, the Director of Talent Acquisition is a collaborative leader who plays a critical role in leading all efforts related to recruiting and attracting top talent. This Director leads the development and implementation of all programs, systems, and initiatives related to full life cycle talent acquisition strategies.
- Leads the transition to strategic and full-cycle recruitment of talent acquisitions capabilities including technology solutions, maintaining efficient processes, recruitment marketing, recruitment strategy, campus stakeholder relations and high-volume recruitment.
- Drives process improvement to increase institution wide recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and employee resource for talent acquisition-related policies and processes/guidelines.
- Designs and implements equitable recruitment and hiring practices for the campus to develop pipelines and prospects for talent in underrepresented groups. Leads the development and implementation of search committee and interview training that minimizes bias in the search and selection process and provides coaching for hiring managers and interviewers.
- Ensures all recruitment, interviewing and employment processes comply with University, UNC System, NC Office of State Human Resources, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures that Talent Acquisition staff, hiring managers and other campus stakeholders are aware of associated policies and appropriately trained.
- Provides strategic partnership to campus leaders to develop and operationalize staffing strategies that fit their business needs.
- Educates hiring managers on sound and successful hiring practices.
- Supports hiring processes for executive level positions as requested.
- Advises HR leadership of prevailing market conditions, strategic and emerging talent trends and best practices and their effect on recruitment.
- Promotes a culture of creativity and accountability within the talent acquisition team.
- Partners with the Director of Compensation to help ensure consistency and market-based hiring ranges.
- Develops a contingent workforce strategy and ensures the availability of temporary staff as needed and requested.
- Oversees all pre-employment (e.g., background check, credential verification, e-Verify & I9) processes; process improve as necessary; ensures recruitment and pre-employment business processes and requirements are clearly defined for compliance and ease of implementation in current and future technology.
- Maintains awareness of employment trends, recruitment standards, and technology options and solutions to design talent acquisition processes that meet needs. Continually stays current on new and developing sourcing opportunities.
- Develops and drives talent acquisition metrics and trend analysis to make data driven decisions.
- Optimizes the use of technology solutions including applicant-tracking system, talent intelligence tools, talent attraction & sourcing tools, background check systems, etc.
- Develops relationships with third party vendors and manages associated contracts and renewals.
- Manages TA compliance programs including OFCCP, EEO & AAP programs. Coordinates data collection process and prepares the Universitys annual EEO/AA Plan.
- Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), affirmative action regulations and other applicable US and state laws; partners with Office of General Counsel proactively and/or as needed for counsel and guidance.
- Updates HR Leadership team as necessary on changing laws and practices and implements accordingly.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably with coursework applicable to Human Resources management, human relations and/or business administration and four years of related program development and personnel management experience demonstrating competencies needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: - Bachelors degree in Human Resources or business-related field.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources talent acquisition, preferably in an institution of public higher education.
- Experience in human resources within the UNC system.
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience managing the talent acquisition function & executing strategic talent attraction strategies.
- Demonstrated experience leading & managing TA compliance programs including OFCCP, EEO & AAP programs.
- Persuasive communication skills that include the ability to clearly articulate information and ideas orally and in writing; ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive leaders.
- Ability to build and maintain trust throughout the organization, especially with managers and senior leaders.
- Proven ability to create, refine and implement best practices, process improvements and technology enabled process enhancements.
- Passion for customer service and impacting the candidate experience.
- Ability to understand business strategies and translate them into actionable and compelling talent initiatives; ability to collaborate and gain collective support for business objectives.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, applicant tracking systems & other recruitment tools.
- Strong talent acquisition skills to engage as an active, high-level recruiter in addition to managing all other aspects of the job.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification or other related certification.
Required Certifications or Licensures: N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The UNCW Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity within the Chancellors Division is the central office responsible for HR operations and Title IX and Clery compliance. It is organized into seven core units: Academic HR, Benefits, Classification & Compensation, Employee Relations & Engagement, HR Systems & Salary Administration, Talent Acquisition, and Title IX and Clery Compliance.
College/School Information: University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states coastal university, integrates teaching and mentoring with research and service. UNCWs commitment to student engagement, creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression, and civic responsibility defines the student experience. Graduates of our undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs are prepared to serve the needs of local, state, and global communities.
EEO Statement: At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants: Special Instructions to Applicants: The position will remain open until filled. To receive full consideration, please be sure to complete all sections in the application, including the Work History section before submitting application for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year: 12 Months
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions: Job Posting Date: 08/01/2024
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About University of North Carolina Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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