Director of Recruitment and Talent Development

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

Reporting to AVP for Human Resources, the Director of Recruitment and Talent Development is responsible for supporting Siena employees and their managers throughout the full employment cycle of recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management. This position also develops and coordinates employee engagement programs.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Provide guidance to hiring managers and search committees on all steps of the recruiting and hiring process, from search planning to the employment offer and onboarding.
2. Source potential candidates through selected online venues, discipline-specific publications and social professional media.
3. Serve as the primary administrator of the University's applicant tracking system. Provide training and consultation on applicant pool management using the ATS.
4. Develop and oversee an effective onboarding process, including employee and manager communications and online resources. Coordinate, assess and improve the institutional orientation program for new employees.
5. Oversee the University's employee performance management program. Offer training, share best practices and ensure completion of the process.
6. Work with department managers and campus partners to determine employee professional development needs and identify appropriate training programs.
7. Serve as the primary administrator of the University's employee learning platform. Promote the use of the platform as a professional development tool and assess its effectiveness.
8. Deploy and ensure timely completion of all mandatory employee training through the learning platform.
9. Coordinate all aspects of the annual employee recognition event. In collaboration with campus partners, develop and oversee other events that boost employee engagement.
10. Participate in HR initiatives such an employee satisfaction survey and ad hoc projects.  

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree or commensurate human resources experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years' HR experience with responsibility for one or more of the following functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training & development, employee relations.
3. Experience ensuring compliance with employment-related laws and regulations.
4. Experience working with an HRIS, ATS, learning management and/or onboarding systems.
5. Ability to effectively collaborate with hiring managers and other organizational constituents. 
6. Ability to prepare and deliver training presentations to groups and individuals.
7. Out-of-the-box thinker with a process improvement mindset.
8. Intermediate level experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google products.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 5+ years' experience in full-cycle recruitment and talent development.
2. PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
3. Experience implementing or improving programs related to onboarding, orientation, performance management, training & development and/or employee engagement.
4. Experience as administrator of an HR learning management system.
5. Experience in higher education setting.

Additional Information:

Annual Salary: $71,000

*The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. .  

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.