Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition ManagerWith three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, FRCC is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country by Newsweek.One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.At FRCC, employees and leaders bring our values to life through their actions. We collaborate across roles and campuses, seek and value diverse perspectives, follow through on our commitments, and turn thoughtful ideas into meaningful improvements which are measured for success. We take pride in our work, support one another, and make decisions that advance student success, equity, and excellence. We seek people who will actively contribute to this culture and demonstrate these commitments every day.This position has the opportunity to be based either the campus located in Longmont, CO (Boulder County Campus), or Westminster, CO (Westminster Campus).Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition and Classification, you will provide strong leadership and mentorship to a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, ensuring equitable workload distribution and awareness of evolving policiesServing as a subject matter expert on recruitment processes and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), you will help ensure that consistent, compliant hiring practices are in place for APT, Faculty, Part-Time, and Student Employment jobs, while managing ATS configuration and conducting periodic audits to safeguard documentation and retention guidelines.You will use data to identify bottlenecks, track progress toward key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement, while staying current on emerging recruitment models to strengthen FRCC's talent strategy.You will also identify learning opportunities and resources for Talent Acquisition Partners. Additionally, you will partner with the Talent Acquisition Team to develop resources for hiring managers and search committees, ensuring a smooth hand-off from recruitment to new hire integration. This role also represents FRCC at career fairs and community events to build strong talent pipelines.Throughout this work, you will exemplify FRCC's core values, demonstrating integrity through recruitment compliance and confidentiality, promoting Inclusivity in hiring practices, strengthening community through partnerships and outreach, and advancing Innovation in tools, workflows, and recruitment strategy.This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.Competencies/KSAs:Talent Acquisition ExpertiseStrategic Thinking & Talent PlanningCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingData Analysis and InterpretationConsultation and Stakeholder ManagementManagerial LeadershipCommunicationProject ManagementCompliance KnowledgeRecruitment PracticesOrganizational AgilityAttention to DetailMinimum Qualifications:Associate's degree in business or related field and four years of professional work experience with a focus on recruitment, talent acquisition or onboarding.ORBachelor's degree in business or related field and two years of professional work experience with a focus on recruitment, talent acquisition or onboarding.ANDDemonstrated experience in a lead or supervisory role.Demonstrated experience designing and tracking recruitment metrics and key performance indicators (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline conversion).Experience using data and reporting tools to inform strategic decisions, evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment practices, and recommend process enhancements.Demonstrated experience identifying and leveraging appropriate sourcing channels and strategies for hard-to-fill, specialized, or niche positions.Demonstrated experience evaluating and improving the employee and candidate experience.Demonstrated experience developing and implementing onboarding strategies that ensure a smooth hand-off from recruitment to new hire integration and long-term retention.Knowledge of how inclusive, equity-focused principles inform talent acquisition and onboarding practices, shaping a positive and welcoming employee experience.Ability to lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to communicate effectively in SpanishSelection Process:The selection process for this position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of October 1st.This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.Application Procedures:In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor.Additional Information/Benefits:Salary Information: The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.Benefits Information: For information about benefits for Administrative, Professional and Technical Employees and Faculty, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page.Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.