Talent Acquisition Manager, Executive Education

26-Jul-2024

Harvard Business School

66469BR

Position Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, Executive Education, the Talent Acquisition Manager is part of the Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education (ExEd ) HR team, supporting over 200 full-time staff members. The Manager position enables (ExEd) to attract and retain top talent. The Manager is responsible for implementing the organization’s recruitment strategy to support its business strategy, ensuring that the best people are in the appropriate roles at the right time. In collaboration with (ExEd)hiring managers, HBS Human Resources, and the (ExEd) HR team, the Manager will also assist in administering other HR processes.

Position Description

• Lead recruitment and outreach efforts and events in partnership with hiring managers and HBS HR, oversee hiring and all associated activities, including reviewing resumes, screening and interviewing candidates, and administering appropriate assessment and reference checking.
• Assist with developing and implementing diversity recruiting initiatives in support of the School and ExEd department affirmative action hiring goals.
• Develop and implement advertising and related recruitment strategies; track hiring timeframes and recommend process adjustments.
• Serve on the HBS HR Talent Acquisition Partners team, meeting on a regular basis to keep up to date on best practices.
• Educate hiring managers on HR policies.
• Manage a variety of processes and forms including resumes, candidate tracking forms, HBS HR’s hiring software, and other confidential communications.
• Partner with the Director and Assistant Director, ExEd HR on continually evaluating and improving a comprehensive talent management strategy.
• Analyze, identify, and track trends related to staff retention and turnover to forecast hiring needs. Keep leadership informed of changing recruitment metrics and practices.
• Foster and contribute to an environment that attracts and retains a diverse, effective, collaborative, and engaged pool of talent.
• May assist in recruiting for positions in the HBS Online department.
• This role is responsible for other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related higher education administration capacity.
• Recruiting experience required.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage projects and processes from conception through delivery.
• Effective relationship management skills to effect change in a collaborative environment
• Strong sense of priorities and able to handle various job openings simultaneously, “hands-on” and “can-do” mentality, acting with urgency.
• Sound judgment and critical thinking abilities.
• The ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion
• Experience with difficult conversations.
• Deep understanding of the diplomacy and protocol involved in building and maintaining productive, positive relationships with staff.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and on site work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday - Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment .

About Us

Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.

HBS Executive Education (ExEd) brings together senior executives from the world’s most influential organizations, resulting in unparalleled diversity. We achieve our mission by working closely with faculty to design and deliver over 130 open enrollment and custom programs to over 13,000 participants annually, from over 130 countries.

Open enrollment programs range from a few days to a few weeks over a period of months, while custom engagements help largely Fortune 1000 companies implement strategic changes and build organizational capabilities. Most programs are delivered on the HBS campus, where Executive Education has nine dedicated classrooms and more than 500 dedicated bedrooms in three executive residences. To meet the diverse needs of our community, our programming now includes in-person, virtual, and blended options. The Executive Education department consists of open enrollment, global, and custom program portfolio management; guest services; marketing; corporate sales; program operations; technology services; enrollment and admissions; and finance.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

General Administration, Human Resources

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

H0956P HR Recruiter II

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Department

Executive Education

Annual Salary Range

$80,000-$85,000

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

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

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