Lead Talent Acquisition Partner Technical (Contractor)

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Job Description

***This is a contractor role***

Summary
The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner-Technical spearheads the acquisition of technical talent working closely with business partners and department leaders to fulfill the University's technical talent objectives. They are committed to consistently delivering a robust recruiting process, fostering strong relationships with department leaders, and understanding turnover factors, team dynamics, and talent trends to enhance the hiring experience. Serving as a peer leader, they act as subject matter expert, advancing the department's knowledge base and skills through targeted objectives. As a go-to person for unconventional situations and ad hoc projects, they play a critical role in shaping the recruitment landscape of the University.

Job Duties

• Develops and executes advanced technical talent acquisition strategies, collaborating closely with senior leadership to redefine and elevate organizational goals.
• Pioneers and implements transformative initiatives, setting new and improved benchmarks for the talent acquisition team.
• Drives end-to-end talent acquisition processes for high-level technical roles across the organization.
• Cultivates impactful relationships with stakeholders and leaders, influencing outcomes.
• Innovates and implements advanced sourcing strategies for unique and unparalleled support.
• Ensures a highly personalized and meaningful experience for stakeholders, candidates, and leadership.
• Serves as a technical subject matter expert, providing advanced insights and solutions for unique situations and projects.
• Leverages talent data in shaping recruitment strategies.
• Demonstrates advanced competence in recruiting for the most senior and complex technical roles.
• Conducts formal presentations at all organizational levels.
• Leads and organizes networking events, job fairs, and virtual gatherings to attract top-tier technical candidates.
• Exemplifies and helps advance the University's talent brand through various digital media platforms.
• Champions a culture of innovation, change, and University Leadership Principles.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KSAs

• Proficiency in employment laws and cutting-edge industry trends related to talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to lead and pioneer advanced talent acquisition strategies.
• Expertise in delivering full life-cycle recruitment for senior-level technical roles.
• Unparalleled ability to provide strategic guidance, support, and influence at senior levels.
• Exceptional analytical skills and familiarity with key metrics predicting the most advanced staffing needs.
• Advanced leadership skills to guide and mentor other talent acquisition professionals.
• Expertise in effective negotiation techniques with a proven track record of successfully closing job offers for senior-level candidates.
• Mastery of search and advanced knowledge of recruitment technologies specific to technical talent acquisition.
• Critical thinking skills, adept at managing complex and ambiguous situations with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Effective communication skills; acts credibly with all levels of the organization.
• Advanced expertise with recruitment platforms, including Workday ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insights.
• Understanding of Compensation philosophies and job leveling.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook with scheduling/managing calendars.
• Demonstrated ability to build solid relationships across the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field
• 5 years of progressive full cycle recruitment experience.
• 2 years of experience recruiting and sourcing for niche, complex, and senior-level roles.
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday ATS and position management.
• AIRS or SourceCon Certification
• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.