Manager of Talent Acquisition

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band R

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: talent acquisition, onboarding, employment services, applicant tracking systems or related areas.
• Previous experience in tracking key hiring metrics (ex – time to hire, cost per hire, source effectiveness, candidate pipeline funnel, and other measures) to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and hiring strategies, processes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and communicating routine talent acquisition and recruitment reports.
• Previous experience ensuring all hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ), internal policies and practices, and related regulations.
• Previous experience creating and developing recruitment and hiring strategies, including creative sourcing techniques, active vs passive candidate engagement, and market intelligence.
• Expertise in screening and evaluating candidate and applicant resumes, profiles, and applications for qualifications and initial phone screening.
• Expertise with job fairs, networking events, and other events for the purposes of recruitment and promoting the University as an employer brand.
• Experience in confidently consulting and advising leaders regarding hiring and recruitment processes, planning and strategies, interviewing techniques, and advising on hiring policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of current talent acquisition trends and industry best practices.
• Effective visual, oral, and written communication skills that present ideas as organization-friendly and candidate-friendly.
• Possess a high level of ethics, integrity, organization, analytics, self-motivation, and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to gauge the potential of candidates, conduct interviews, recruit talent, and listen to hiring manager concerns.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in formally supervising and leading others or serving in a team lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic positioning of employer branding, leading employer brand initiatives, and developing strong Employee Value Propositions ( EVP ).
• Experience in OU’s current applicant tracking system, PeopleAdmin.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The Manager of Talent Acquisition is responsible for the day-to-day operational and management of the Talent Acquisition function in HR. This role provides oversight on team performance, workflows, job postings and role advertisement, recruitment, candidate engagement, screening and selection, employment testing, offer management, onboarding, staff new hire orientation, the applicant tracking system, and optimization of all associated processes. The Manager of Talent Acquisition partners with leaders to understand needs and priorities and advise on hiring strategy. This position ensures a positive candidate, onboarding, and hiring manager experience, championing a strong employer brand and leading relevant initiatives under the guidance of the Director of Organizational Development. Translates strategic direction into effective operational execution. Works closely with leaders and other members of the HR team to promote and implement best practices and explore opportunities to improve effectiveness across OU hiring practices.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/02/2026

Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• * Do you have a Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of four years of experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, employment services, applicant tracking systems, or a related area?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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