Manager of Staff Recruitment

Williams College•Williamstown, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Williams College is seeking a Human Resources professional to serve as an internal search consultant and trusted advisor to hiring managers and search committees. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations & Employee Experience, the Manager of Staff Recruitment oversees and facilitates staff searches across the College, from frontline to executive roles in academic, operational, administrative, student life, and auxiliary departments. The role is consultative rather than recruiter-focused, advising on search strategy, facilitating equitable selection processes, and supporting candidates through offers and the new-hire experience. The Manager collaborates with hiring managers and the HR team to promote an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment. The position also represents Williams College at select career and networking events and helps build talent pipelines. The role is full-time and year-round. Hybrid arrangements may be available for employees based in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, or Vermont, with up to one remote workday per week after a fully in-person onboarding period.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or a related field, and at least two years of experience managing hiring or search processes, HR consulting, or talent acquisition; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong facilitation, consultation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate potentially conflicting priorities or perspectives.
Understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and office productivity tools, including Google Workspace.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience guiding hiring managers or search committees through structured selection processes.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers and search committees to communicate position requirements and responsibilities to candidates, establish search timelines, and develop tailored outreach and recruitment plans.
Provide search committee orientation, interview training, and structured evaluation tools to support objective, compliant, and inclusive decisions.
Oversee job postings, advise hiring managers on candidate pipeline progression, monitor applicant pools, and analyze applicant demographics to prevent adverse impact.
Ensure search workflows comply with College policies and employment laws.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, the Compensation Analyst, and hiring managers to align job descriptions, establish competitive salary ranges, and provide market-trend insights.
Recommend compensation offers in consultation with the Director, extend offers, and facilitate offer negotiations.
Manage background checks and reviews, process hire details, and facilitate pre-boarding through the incoming staff member's first day.
Represent Williams College at select local, regional, and higher education career and networking events and build talent pipelines.