Talent Acquisition Manager - Baltimore, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Working closely with the Global Talent Acquisition Lead, the Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment of HQ staff and high-level field-based positions. This includes candidate sourcing and attracting top talent, consistent screening, selection, and hiring practices that are efficient and offer an excellent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding. Supports Global TA Lead to develop tools, processes, and metrics to track progress against recruitment and DEI goals. This position assists in initiatives to broaden Jhpiego's outreach and ensure a diverse candidate pool. Additionally, Talent Acquisition Manager builds and maintains strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates and JHU HR and Compensation to support organizational mission, goals, and objectives to ensure the effective delivery of the talent acquisition infrastructure across the organization.

Sourcing

• Market open positions via the company's careers page and job boards such as LinkedIn, Devex. Humentum;
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts and candidates via proactive use of social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
• Develop sourcing techniques and targeted job advertising to proactively identify, engage, and secure both active and passive talent. Leverage a diverse array of sourcing channels to identify the best-fit candidates.

Recruitment

• Manage recruitment efforts for both US-based and global positions, including high-level field-based roles
• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, conducting phone screenings, and presenting hiring managers with recommendations for the most suitable candidates
• Conduct thorough intake sessions with hiring managers to gain deep insights into their staffing needs.
• Continuously refine job advertisements that resonate with prospective candidates. Develop outreach campaigns, source qualified candidates, and efficiently fulfill staffing requirements.
• Educate and train hiring managers and interview panel lists on the comprehensive interview process. This includes providing guidance in crafting interview questionnaires, conducting interviews, conducting in-depth candidate evaluations, and facilitating the selection of finalists.
• Collaborate closely with the Compensation team to develop competitive salary offers that ensure internal equity, and manage the offer, negotiation, and acceptance stages.
• Conduct thorough professional reference checks for finalists
• Prioritize and ensure a positive candidate experience by fostering proactive communication, implementing a well-structured recruitment process, and offering comprehensive information to candidates about Jhpiego's culture and benefits.
• Screen candidates recommending best suited to hiring managers
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of all relevant recruiting documentation
• Provide functional oversight of applicant tracking systems and other tools to efficiently and effectively collect data, analyze and evaluate information
• Develop and deliver metrics and dashboards to quantify and assess recruiting activities
• Maximize the utilization of Global Talent Acquisition's recruiting resources and tools, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, iCIMS ATS, Devex, and more.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Talent Acquisition Lead to consistently analyze the recruitment process, pinpoint bottlenecks, explore new recruitment sources, and refine Jhpiego's overarching hiring strategies
• Assist New Program Development Talent Acquisition Partners during procurements to quickly screen and identify candidates as needed
• Act as a brand ambassador for the organization by representing it at career fairs, industry conferences, and networking events.
• As a representative of the organization, establish and maintain professional contacts with other organizations and businesses concerning recruiting, employment, and related international policies and practices
• Coordinate with the global talent acquisition team to ensure that hired candidates are processed through JHU's systems, including JHU's Success Factors system
• Support the organization's Affirmative Action Plan and compliance requirements
• When necessary, contract and work with executive headhunting recruitment firms and contract recruiters
• Provide input to the overall recruitment/advertising budget

Database Management

• Manage the candidate/ consultant databases striving continuously to populate with appropriate candidates
• Ensure that the international candidate and consultant databases are kept current and user-friendly
• Continuously source new recruitment sites, appropriate head-hunters and update recruitment sources database
• As appropriate provide training on databases use and management to hiring managers and other staff members as needed
• Manage Jhpiego's interface with JHU's Success Factors applicant tracking system and provide training to appropriate staff members

Visa & Immigration

• Collaborates closely with the US HR Partner to oversee recruitment and hiring processes related to immigration and visa sponsorship

Supervision

• Provides coaching, guidance and mentorship to direct report(s) where needed
• Sets targets and objectives for assigned area and delivers results
• Grows team expertise to align with program and organizational direction while continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value delivered
• Tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance of supervisee
• Manages employee in compliance with all HR policies, procedures, guidelines
• Shares knowledge, information, skills and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues while encouraging good working relationships with other functions / teams
• Supervises and coaches the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing of passive candidates' techniques and other recruiting technologies and tools to connect with a broad and diverse talent network.
• Strong understanding of emerging trends in HR and talent acquisition
  
• Demonstrated ability to drive diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of talent acquisitions systems, practices and approaches
• Knowledge of international development and its staffing demands and approaches
• Demonstrated success at recruiting for technical and international positions preferably in health and development
• A clear understanding of and contribution to the design and execution of employee recruiting and retention strategies, employer branding options, and workforce planning
• Knowledge of USAID and other international donor agencies
• Experience developing and delivering trainings related to recruitment, and other topics as needed
• Ability to solve practical problems and make decisions
• Self-motivated, take charge and driven attitude; demonstrated "can do" attitude
• Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing priorities in a dynamic, high volume environment
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
• Ability to be flexible and interact with employees at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion, strong interpersonal skills and impeccable customer service
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information appropriately
• Impeccable planning, project management and people management skills
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments to build relationships across geographical distances, cultural communities, and up and down the organizational structure
• Experience in managing hiring requirements, which include a thorough understanding of US employment laws
• An exceptional communicator and collaborator with strong conceptual and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or other related field.
  
• Ten years of progressively responsible HR experience, with some experience in employment practice and policy development, administration and supervision
  
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, an customer service skills.
  
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in talent acquisition.
  
• In depth knowledge of state and federal employment laws applicable to the hiring of employees, including affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements.
  
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.'
  
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Classified Title: Talent Acquisition Manager
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Talent Acquisition Manager
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LE
Starting Salary Range: $99,080 - $132,107 Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 5:00 PM
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Jhpiego
Department name: Global Human Resources GHR
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodation Information

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