Talent Acquisition Manager - Revised

The Talent Acquisition Manager develops and implements talent acquisition strategies to meet recruiting objectives and provide an engaging experience for hiring managers and candidates. They establish relationships with hiring managers, analyze trends, and recommend best-in-class talent acquisition solutions.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior administrators to forecast and proactively identify labor market trends, retention issues, hiring trends and integrate findings into effective recruitment strategies for full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, administrators, and contingent positions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and provisions of the FIT-UCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Proactively manage the hiring process to fill openings to reduce the overall time-to-hire metric.

Hiring Process Management

• Oversee LinkedIn Recruiter administration and other social media and advertising platforms for recruitment of talent.
• Oversee Interview Exchange (Hirezon) applicant tracking system for recruiting, search process, hiring, verification of credentials, and background checks.
• Collaborate with senior administration on negotiation of offers with candidates.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement of processes, systems, communication, and training materials.

Candidate, Hiring Manager, and Search Committee Experience

• Provide excellent customer service, including training, coaching, and proactive communication to all stakeholders throughout the process.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and educate hiring managers on hiring trends, metrics, interviewing techniques, and onboarding best practices.
• Responsible for ensuring a positive candidate experience virtually and on-campus.

Planning & Reporting

• Responsible for Quinto Job Description system. Ensure accuracy, standardized review cycles, work with hiring managers to create and update job descriptions, and ensure compliance with job classification codes.
• Create and oversee maintenance of Talent Dashboard. Track and report staffing, retention, attrition, and other data related to Talent Acquisition and Development.
• Use data to affect continuous improvement in the end-to-end hiring process and retention of new hires.

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise the Talent Acquisition Coordinator who assists in ensuring an efficient, effective search and hiring process.
• Develop the Talent Acquisition Coordinator by fostering an environment of team engagement in problem-solving and continual improvement.
• Clearly communicate strategy, recommendations, and results to internal leadership.
• Collaborate on development and execution of engagement and recognition efforts.
• Collaborate and support all HR team members in the delivery of excellent HR services.
• Coach and provide project leadership and advice on complex projects.

Engagement & Development

• Develop, implement, and coordinate ongoing monthly orientation and 30-60-90 day follow-up program for new hires.
• Develop and deliver training via HR Open House and video capture technology related to Talent Acquisition processes and systems and other HR-related topics as needed.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Psychology, or other related field.
• 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition required.
• Experience managing Talent Acquisition software and applications.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of functional HR competencies including talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, performance management, legal compliance, project management, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Advanced ability to design and implement organizational development and succession planning strategies that align workforce planning and employee engagement with institutional goals.
• Consultation skills with demonstrated ability to partner with internal stakeholders, provide guidance on HR-related matters, and develop data-driven solutions that support organizational success.
• Advanced ability to develop, evaluate, and enhance performance management frameworks to drive accountability, employee development, and recognition.
• Proficiency with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS), and ability to leverage these tools to support employee learning, performance tracking, and process improvement.
• Skilled in developing and executing recruiting strategies that attract and retain diverse, high-performing talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Ability to employ HR analytics, key performance indicators, and process improvement methodologies to evaluate program effectiveness and implement sustainable solutions.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation ability and cultural awareness to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across functional areas, providing excellent customer service and fostering a positive employee experience.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in all HR-related matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Applicant Tracking Systems, Ellucian Banner, Hyperion, OU Campus, and Finance Enterprise, with an aptitude for learning new platforms and systems.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced software and technology skills.
• Thorough knowledge of current federal and state employment laws and regulations impacting workplace policies, employee relations, and compliance practices.

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Working Title

Talent Strategy and Employee Experience Manager (Talent Acquisition Manager)

Salary

Salary: $88,606.32 - $94,951.49 per year; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hiring Salary: $88,606.32 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 95C, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics . A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.