HR Officer (Talent Acquisition)

Description

Key Responsibilities includes:
1. Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality faculty, researchers, and
administrative staff.
• Align hiring processes with the university’s academic and research vision, ensuring excellence
in talent acquisition.
• Forecast talent needs and build proactive hiring plans to support institutional growth.
2. Employer Branding & Outreach
• Enhance NIST University’s employer brand to attract top-tier talent from academia and
industry.
• Develop strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, and professional
organizations.
• Represent NIST University at career fairs, conferences, and networking events.
3. Recruitment Operations & Process Optimization
• Lead end-to-end hiring processes, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and
onboarding.
• Leverage technology including AI-driven recruitment tools, and data analytics to improve hiring
efficiency.
• Implement diversity and inclusion initiatives in hiring practices.
4. Talent Pipeline Development
• Create and maintain a robust talent pipeline for faculty, researchers, and administrative
leadership roles.
• Identify and engage with high-potential candidates through networking and industry outreach.
• Develop succession planning strategies to ensure a sustainable leadership pipeline.
5. Collaboration with Academic & Administrative Leaders
• Work closely with Deans, Department Heads, and senior leadership to identify hiring needs.
• Align recruitment strategies with academic program expansion and research focus areas.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, regulatory requirements, and best HR practices.
6. Data-Driven Decision Making
• Utilize HR analytics and metrics to measure recruitment effectiveness and continuously
improve hiring processes.
• Generate reports and insights to optimize recruitment strategies.

Essential Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in higher education or R&D sectors.
• Proven track record of attracting top-tier faculty, researchers, and leadership talent.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and diversity hiring strategies.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.