Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter – Talent and Culture

WVU Online

. Develop, collaborate on, and maintain relationships with leaders to understand business needs and support assigned client areas .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition strategies, sourcing, and recruitment processes while effectively managing relationships with leaders and candidates. Proficient in utilizing ATS systems and sourcing tools to build talent pipelines and report on recruitment performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionSourcing StrategiesApplicant Tracking System (ATS)Workday RecruitingSHRM-CP Certification

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentFull Lifecycle HiringMarket Data AnalysisInterview ManagementSalary Negotiation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProject ManagementPublic CommunicationRelationship BuildingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInIndeedMicrosoft Office SuiteHRISTalent Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployment PoliciesRecruitment NetworkingConsultative Intake MeetingsDual Careers Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, collaborate on, and maintain relationships with leaders to understand business needs and support assigned client areas
Deliver talent acquisition strategies, sourcing, recruitment, and full lifecycle hiring processes across WVU campuses
Use sourcing techniques, passive candidate strategies, and social technologies to build talent networks and pipelines
Report sourcing and recruitment performance metrics and ROI quarterly
Leverage market data, vendors, sourcing channels, and technology to build external talent pipelines
Provide strategic guidance and support to leaders throughout recruitment and hiring
Manage hiring processes from initiation through final offer
Conduct consultative intake meetings for new positions
Facilitate training on search, recruiting processes, and best practices
Provide weekly search status reports, assess risks and challenges, and drive solutions
Screen candidates, validate qualifications, and assess salary expectations
Manage interviews, develop interview guides, debrief interview panelists, and provide candidate feedback
Assist leaders in determining salary offers with Classification & Compensation
Maintain accurate and compliant Applicant Tracking System records
Collaborate with WVU ISSS on employment and sponsorship processes for foreign national hires
Explain WVU benefits and compensation to candidates
Build relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, students, alumni, and professional associations
Coordinate, host, and attend recruitment networking events
Support the Dual Careers Program
Attend regular in-person and virtual meetings
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations, Business Administration, or relevant field
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional-level human resources experience in Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, and Recruitment
Experience developing and executing strategic recruitment plans
Experience with ATS systems, job promotion, and sourcing tools; Workday Recruiting, LinkedIn, and Indeed preferred
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing employment policies and practices
Excellent organizational, project management, and presentation skills
Proactive and independent, with ability to take initiative
Strong public communication skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to build successful relationships with team members, leaders, and candidates
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn internal HRIS and talent management systems
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to travel to all WVU facilities and regional campus locations
Personal vehicle or WVU vehicle may be required for travel
Valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record required
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
Health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs
Hybrid work arrangement with work-from-home opportunity