Talent Acquisition Partner

Department Human Resources - Talent Management

Position Summary: This position exists to support the University's workforce needs by serving as a strategic talent acquisition partner to hiring managers, search committees, and Human Resources colleagues. The Talent Acquisition Partner leads full-cycle recruitment efforts and develops effective sourcing, outreach, and talent attraction strategies to recruit a highly qualified workforce. The Talent Acquisition Partner serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and search committees, providing consultation throughout the recruitment lifecycle and developing innovative sourcing and outreach strategies to meet workforce needs. This role also supports employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline development, recruitment marketing efforts, and continuous process improvement activities to enhance recruitment outcomes and candidate experiences. Through collaboration and consultation, the Talent Acquisition Partner helps advance MSU Denver's mission, strategic goals, and commitment to the CADRE values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary talent acquisition partner for assigned searches, providing consultation and guidance to hiring managers and search committees throughout the recruitment and selection process. Build strong relationships with campus stakeholders to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment solutions that support departmental and University goals.

• Partner with hiring managers to develop and refine position descriptions, qualifications, recruitment strategies, and advertising plans that accurately reflect business needs and attract qualified applicants. Provide recommendations regarding position requirements, market competitiveness, and candidate attraction strategies to support successful hiring outcomes.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities from position launch through offer acceptance, ensuring an efficient, consistent, and positive experience for candidates and hiring teams. Facilitate candidate sourcing, screening, communications, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer support while maintaining high levels of customer service.

• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers and search committee members regarding recruitment best practices, equitable hiring principles, and applicable employment laws, policies, and procedures. Promote consistency, transparency, and compliance throughout the hiring process while supporting informed and effective selection decisions.

• Support executive, leadership, and hard-to-fill searches through targeted recruitment strategies, proactive outreach, and relationship-building efforts.

• Represent MSU Denver at career fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities to increase awareness of employment opportunities and strengthen the University's employment brand. Establish partnerships with professional organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to expand recruitment outreach and candidate engagement.

• Collaborate internally with HR Colleagues and campus partners to develop and support employer branding, recruitment marketing, and talent attraction initiatives. Create and promote recruitment messaging, campaigns, and outreach efforts that position MSU Denver as an employer of choice and support the University's mission and values.

• Analyze recruitment metrics, hiring trends, and talent acquisition outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement. Utilize data and stakeholder feedback to develop recommendations that enhance recruitment processes, candidate experiences, and overall hiring success.

• Develop and maintain recruitment resources, training materials, and process documentation that support consistent and effective hiring practices across the University. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute subject matter expertise to projects designed to enhance recruitment operations and service delivery.

• Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources colleagues to identify recruitment challenges, workforce trends, and retention considerations that may impact hiring success. Provide insights and recommendations based on recruitment data, candidate feedback, and market conditions to support workforce stability and long-term talent acquisition goals.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership in the administration of recruitment-related vendor partnerships, advertising expenditures, and talent attraction initiatives. Monitor recruitment-related spending, assist with invoice reconciliation and budget tracking, and provide supporting documentation and analysis to inform purchasing decisions and ensure fiscal accountability.

• Other Duties as Assigned

Position Competencies:

• Demonstrates values-based leadership by modeling CADRE values, building trust through self-awareness and emotional intelligence, seeking feedback, and navigating conflict productively.

• Ensures operational effectiveness by managing priorities, time, and resources responsibly, adhering to policies, delivering measurable results, and meeting performance expectations.

• Aligns individual work with team and departmental goals by contributing to shared priorities, seeking clarity, and adapting to change in support of the 2030 Strategic Plan.

• Practices collaboration by communicating clearly, checking for understanding, building strong relationships, and engaging diverse perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.

• Advances equity and belonging with awareness of culture and potential biases, listens openly to diverse perspectives, contributing to respectful and inclusive work relationships.

• Innovates by developing professional skills, staying informed on relevant trends, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Two years of experience equals one year of education)

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and supporting hiring decisions.

• Experience consulting with hiring managers, committees, or organizational leaders regarding recruitment, selection, and hiring practices.

• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to recruitment, hiring, and equitable selection processes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, build effective working relationships, and provide high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience utilizing recruitment technologies, sourcing tools, and professional networking platforms to attract and engage candidates.

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, including supporting faculty, staff, or academic recruitment and selection processes.

• Experience supporting faculty, executive-level, leadership, or other specialized recruitment efforts.

• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as Workday Recruiting or similar talent acquisition technologies, to support recruitment and candidate management activities.

• Experience creating recruitment marketing materials and utilizing design, communication, or creative software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools) to support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

• Experience developing and implementing recruitment strategies that support broad outreach, equitable hiring practices, and inclusive candidate engagement.

• Experience providing guidance, training, or consultation related to equitable hiring, inclusive recruitment practices, or reducing barriers within hiring processes.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition practices.

• Strong consultation, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence hiring outcomes.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively facilitate training and present information to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to promote equitable and inclusive hiring practices while fostering broad candidate outreach and engagement.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret recruitment data, identify trends, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, recruitment technologies, Microsoft Office applications, and digital tools used to support talent attraction, employer branding, and recruitment marketing efforts.

Our commitment to CADRE: At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.

Position Schedule Information Exemption Status: Exempt Working Days of the week: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am– 5:00pm Evening or weekend work: Rarely Work arrangements: 3 days in office 2 days remote Does this position require travel: Occasionally, for recruitment fairs and networking events

Salary for Announcement Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000- $75,000

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Due to volume of applications received, incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents.

Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Any applicable official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Friday, August 21, 2026.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu.

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Posting Representative Araceli Cortez Posting Representative Email [email protected] Benefits The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Background Checks Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.