Manager of Staff Recruitment

Williams College, London•Williamstown, MA

9d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Williams College is seeking a skilled Human Resources professional to serve as Manager of Staff Recruitment. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations & Employee Experience, this role is an internal search consultant and trusted advisor to hiring managers and search committees, guiding them through structured, equitable, and effective staff search processes. The Manager oversees and facilitates searches for staff positions across the College, from frontline to executive-level roles and across academic, operational, administrative, student life, and auxiliary departments. Rather than operating as a recruiter, the Manager acts as a consultative partner: advising on search strategy, facilitating search processes, guiding equitable selection practices, and supporting candidates through offers and the new-hire experience. The Manager collaborates with hiring managers and the wider HR team to foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment where members of the community can work, learn, and thrive. This is a full-time, year-round position. Hybrid on-site/remote arrangements may be available for up to one day of remote work per week for employees based in MA, NY, CT, or VT, following a fully in-person onboarding period. Application review begins November 16, 2026. The pay range is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience. A cover letter is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or a related field, and at least two years of experience managing hiring/search processes, HR consulting, or talent acquisition, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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, with a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and office productivity tools such as Google Workspace.
A cover letter addressing interest in the position and the strengths the applicant would bring to staff recruitment at Williams College.

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 convey position requirements and responsibilities to candidates, establish search timelines, and design tailored outreach and recruitment plans.
Provide search committee recruitment orientation, interview training, and structured evaluation tools to support objective, compliant, and inclusive decision-making.
Oversee job postings, guide hiring managers in candidate pipeline progression, monitor applicant pools, analyze applicant demographics to help prevent adverse impact, and ensure search workflows comply with College policies and employment laws.
Partner with HR Business Partners, the Compensation Analyst, and hiring managers to align job descriptions for postings, establish competitive salary ranges, and share current market trends.
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.