Talent Acquisition Project Manager

🔍 Human Resources Services, Redwood City, California, United States

📁: Human Resources

📅   : Aug 16, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 104226 Requisition #

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

The Talent Acquisition Project Manager - Pinnacle (Fixed-Term) is a new position that will utilize specialized recruiting knowledge and skills to facilitate and support organizational changes associated with implementing a new ERP system (Oracle Fusion), including changes to recruiting processes, programs, services, expectations and training. This position requires a combination of expert talent acquisition experience, project management experience, training, and a business-level understanding of ERP systems and systems implementation. The Talent Acquisition Project Manager will report directly to the Assistant Vice President, Talent Acquisition.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

Program and process design: working with schools and units across Stanford to understand their current talent acquisition processes and gaps and creating both training, process, and systems solutions.
Stakeholder and change management: socializing changes, understanding barriers and developing change plans for addressing barriers. Creating custom templates and communication tools.
Skillbuilding and training: Collaborate with the change management team to design and implement all training on recruiting programs and processes for HR and hiring managers. Implement through training and support the recruiting best practices (i.e., forming interview teams that support diversity, automated interview question library and evaluation form) for hiring managers and interview team members.
Metrics & reporting: Establish recruiting metrics and dashboard for tracking progress for the change as well as recruiting outcomes. Work with the recruiting workstream team to develop standardized metrics and reporting for recruiting in Oracle Fusion.

This is a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of onsite and work from home). The number of days may occasionally fluctuate subject to business needs, but the expectation is that this position will be onsite a minimum of 2 days/week, typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The onsite work location is Stanford Redwood City Campus, 505 Broadway, Redwood City, California but travel to the Stanford Campus, Stanford, California may be required at times. Due to the funding for this position, the fixed-term end date will be May 2026.

JOB PURPOSE:

Design and provide operational leadership in the delivery of talent acquisition processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills.

CORE DUTIES*:

Provide consultation on complex issues to school/unit on adoption, customization, implementation, and measurement of effectiveness of talent acquisition programs.
Develop, deliver, and implement proposals and process improvements for talent acquisition programs, in alignment with business objectives.
Promote complex programs within the talent acquisition portfolio by leading the education, training, and engagement of participants in the program in alignment with university objectives.
Provide data-driven recommendations to influence support and participation in talent acquisition initiatives.
Implement sourcing and recruiting strategies in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge regarding talent acquisition, and state and federal employment laws.
Demonstrated experience with full-cycle talent acquisition.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with business leaders.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision in a team-based environment.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
Must have excellent presentation skills.
Project management skills in a multiple location/unit environment.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Strong, fundamental skills in technology/platform supporting business operations and communications.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
Rarely kneel/crawl.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel on campus to schools/units, occasional out of town travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $140,000-160,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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

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