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Smith College · 1 week ago

Recruiting Partner

Northampton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $71K/yr

2+ years exp

Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The Recruiting Partner will attract high-quality candidates, execute recruitment strategies, and support a diverse workforce while ensuring compliance with employment laws and institutional policies.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

Responsibilities

Attract the highest quality candidates to support the college mission and strategic plans

Execute on college recruitment strategies and generate a talent pipeline

Touch all phases of the recruitment life cycle including sourcing, screening, presentation, negotiation of employment offers, and coordination of on-boarding and pre-employment activities

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment

Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources Partners to confirm job details, and develop recruitment strategies that support the hiring goals for each role

Develop and review equity-centered job postings and recruitment plans aligned with institutional goals and workforce priorities

Advise hiring managers and search committees on recruitment timelines, market considerations, and equitable hiring practices; train and guide hiring managers and committees on inclusive search practices, including behavioral interviewing, equitable assessment, and consistent documentation of candidate evaluations

Identify, attract, and engage diverse, qualified talent using proactive sourcing strategies, professional networks, online platforms, job fairs and other outreach partnerships

Review resumes, conduct prescreens, and evaluate candidates based on job-related criteria and established competencies

Prepare clear candidate summaries and facilitate equitable and structured evaluation with hiring managers and search committees

Work with hiring managers and search committees to ensure a smooth, inclusive, and positive candidate experience

Promote the College’s employer brand and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume or hard to fill roles

Develop market-informed offer recommendations, ensuring alignment with internal equity, compensation guidelines, and budget considerations

Deliver verbal employment offers and support negotiation discussions

Coordinate pre-employment steps and ensure timely candidate communication through acceptance

Partner with HR Operations to support a smooth and informed transition from offer acceptance to onboarding

Maintain communication with new hires through onboarding milestones

Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws, institutional hiring policies and/EEO requirements

Maintain accurate documentation of interview notes, assessment rubrics following the conclusion of a search

Track recruitment metrics to measure progress and identify areas for process improvements

Stay current on recruiting trends and apply sourcing and hiring innovations to enhance effectiveness and impact

Qualification

Full-cycle recruitmentApplicant Tracking SystemsEmployment laws knowledgeSourcing passive talentStakeholder relationship managementEquityInclusion commitmentExperience in higher educationWorkday experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in talent acquisition, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience working effectively with individuals and groups from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences

Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines, hiring workflow, and required documentation

Thorough knowledge of employment laws, government compliance regulations affecting recruitment, hiring, and employment, as well as compensation practices and pay equity laws

Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation

Demonstrated ability to source passive talent through multiple channels (professional networks, research tools, social platforms)

Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships, particularly with hiring managers and search committees

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple searches simultaneously

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout hiring practices