HR Officer (Talent Acquisition)

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.