Associate Director of Talent Management

Western Washington University (WWU) is recruiting an Associate Director of Talent Management to join its team in Bellingham, WA. This is a reimagined position that will have the opportunity to formally build the Talent Acquisition department all while being a leader in the exciting transformation at WWU! In this role, you will set the vision, strategy, and goals for all aspects of recruiting talent and will lead the recruitment and staffing initiatives for the University. Don't miss out on this chance to make a big impact in a new place. Learn more and apply today!

Another Source's client, Western Washington University (WWU), is recruiting an Associate Director of Talent Management to join their team in Bellingham, WA. This role will offer hybrid flexibility.

Here's a little about Western Washington University and the position they are recruiting for:

The Role:

The Associate Director of Talent Management will set the vision, strategy, and goals for all aspects of recruiting talent and will lead the recruitment and staffing initiatives for Western Washington University's non-academic roles in attracting and developing a diverse, talented, and engaged workforce through effective planning and operational management.

What you will be doing:

This is a reimagined position that will have the opportunity to formally build the Talent Acquisition department all while being a leader in the exciting transformation at WWU!

* Developing creative and effective marketing, sourcing, and selection processes to drive success in recruitment and retention outcomes

* Developing, facilitation, and implementing all phases of the recruitment process, providing high quality experiences for candidates and hiring managers

* Collaborating with department managers to identify and draft or review existing detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria

* Managing efficient recruiting, interviewing, and hiring systems and processes supporting a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding

* Leading a high performing talent management team that focuses on continuous process improvement and successful outcomes; working with other university units with a role in recruitment to ensure efficient and effective processes

* Overseeing the university's classification and compensation structures, ensuring equitable pay

* Contributing to the university's staff retention efforts, providing supervisors with tools, processes, and training for effective people management

* Demonstrating a commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interaction, and communication with others

* Applying knowledge of university hiring practices and procedures, applicable sections of the collective bargaining agreements or handbook, as well as state and federal law and best practices

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree plus 7 or more years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role successfully leading and direction staff and/or teams, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Strong people and project management skills and ability to leverage these skills in effective

working partnerships across organizational lines.

* Fluency in web-based recruiting tools, including social media and job boards and applicant

tracking systems.

* Proven record of developing and effectively managing recruitment programs, projects, and

initiatives.

* Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to talent management.

* Familiarity with best practice staff compensation frameworks.

* Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.

* Demonstrated outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's Degree in Human Resources and/or a combination of education and experience

* Professional HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM CPS, PHR, or SPHR)

* Talent management experience in a higher education and/or public agency setting

Salary:

This role is posted at $110,000-$125,000/year depending on experience and qualifications.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Please also see WWU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccination by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Please view the full position announcement on the WWU Careers website: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-staff?job=499855