POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition & Development, the Manager of

Talent Acquisition provides strategic leadership for the University's talent acquisition function. The role serves as the University's subject matter expert for recruitment strategy, executive search consultation, employer branding, recruitment analytics, compliance, and applicant tracking system optimization.

The position partners closely with the Manager of Employment Services to ensure

a seamless hiring experience from requisition through onboarding and maintains cross-functional knowledge to support business continuity. As staffing levels evolve, this position may directly supervise Talent Acquisition staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead enterprise talent acquisition strategy and advise hiring leaders on recruitment best practices.
• Consult on executive and complex searches and partner with search committees.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, affirmative action, and University policy.
• Develop and deliver recruitment training for hiring managers and search committees.
• Lead continuous improvement of recruiting processes, ATS functionality, reporting, and analytics.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications on employer branding initiatives.
• Maintain vendor relationships and strategic recruiting partnerships.
• Partner with the Manager of Employment Services to ensure seamless transitions from candidate selection through onboarding.
• Maintain working knowledge of background checks, employment transactions, I-9 requirements, and related hiring processes; provide operational support during peak periods or business continuity events.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for assigned Talent Acquisition staff as organizational staffing levels permit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expert knowledge of full-cycle talent acquisition and recruitment strategy.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including EEO, OFCCP, ADA, and Colorado employment regulations.
• Strong consultative, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Project management, analytical, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to interpret recruitment metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five years of progressively responsible talent acquisition or HR experience.
• Experience consulting with hiring managers on complex recruitment activities.
• Experience applying employment laws and recruitment compliance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.
• Higher education experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.
• Executive recruitment experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:30 p.m. (MST) July 30, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [www.jobs.du.edu] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 12.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its

good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/human-resources/media/documents/benefits-overview-benefited-employees.pdf] offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/].

Please include the following documents with your application

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement].

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a

criminal history and Sex Offender Registry background check.