Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

$79,777 - $99,721/Yr

American Council On Education - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Washington, DC

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About the position

The Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at the American Council on Education (ACE) plays a crucial role in the People Team, focusing primarily on talent acquisition. This position is responsible for managing the full life-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience for both hiring managers and candidates, and promoting a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day recruiting operations to attract and retain top talent.
• Manage full life-cycle execution of recruiting and internal promotion processes.
• Verify compensation for all offers and promotions in accordance with established frameworks.
• Develop relationships with hiring managers to serve as a subject matter expert in talent acquisition.
• Maintain OFCCP compliance and promote a diverse employee population.
• Manage partnerships with staffing agencies for temporary staffing needs.
• Design and implement innovative recruitment strategies using social media.
• Plan and implement talent acquisition training.
• Collect and analyze data to inform People Team programs and processes.
• Develop and implement talent surveys to enhance candidate and manager experience.
• Participate and/or lead special projects to support best-in-class recruiting practices.
• Utilize and enhance the UKG Recruiting Gateway for an efficient recruitment process.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, sociology, or a related subject.
• Five years of relevant experience in talent acquisition.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload in a changing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience in a higher education or association environment.
• Experience using SharePoint, MS Forms, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, UKG, SkillSoft, Qualtrics, Adobe Sign.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $79,777-$99,721.
• Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.