Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About the Role

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (STAP) will join the Office of Human Resources' Talent Acquisition Team, reporting to the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition. This role serves as an integral team member, collaborating regularly with HR Partners, the Compensation and Classification team, and other HR functions. The STAP will support a portfolio of departments on all talent acquisition needs, serving as a project manager, subject matter expert, and trusted guide for inclusive and compliant hiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruiting plans, identify sourcing strategies, interview candidates, and administer appropriate assessment and reference/background checking
• Partner with and advise hiring manager(s) and HR consultants to determine staffing needs; educate and train on recruitment and employment practices
• Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process
• Analyze and use recruiting data to improve employee recruitment
• Develop and implement advertising and social media recruitment strategies
• Make hiring and salary recommendations and negotiate offers, after consultation with the Compensation team
• Communicate important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements)
• Plan, organize, and implement outreach efforts; represent the University at recruiting events
• May review and classify positions for both salary grade and FLSA status
• May conduct executive level searches
• May partner with Central Recruitment Services in areas such as vendor relations, recruitment compliance, systems support, university-wide initiatives, etc.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations and established Harvard policies and procedures for compliant recruiting
• Performs other duties and lead special projects as assigned and may work in support of HR Partner or other HR specific work

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's (or advanced) degree
• Advanced knowledge of labor markets, recruiting practices, effective social media recruitment tools and marketing resources
• Experience working in a union environment and/or academia a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and/or CRM tools
• Experience with large databases and reporting; using reports and data to identify trends and make recommendations
• Experience with managing projects through completion and meeting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A track record of strong business judgment, connecting human resources with organization goals/mission
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills
• Service-oriented, collaborative, and impact-driven
• Demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining relationships, including effectively communicating with staff at all levels, working as a team, and working with confidential data

Schedule

• 35 hours per week
• This position is primarily remote however occasional on-site work will be required

Pay & Grade

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks