Talent Acquisition Partner

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

8d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SDSU is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as a strategic recruitment partner supporting assigned client groups across the university. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse portfolio of departments and leaders, delivering innovative talent acquisition strategies that attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent. The position combines strategic partnership, full-cycle recruitment, consultation with hiring managers, and continuous process improvement in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
Working knowledge and understanding of HR policies, employment laws, regulations, and best practices in recruitment and selection.
Proficiency with PageUp or similar applicant tracking systems, PeopleSoft HCM, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Demonstrated experience providing lead work direction or supervising recruitment staff, including assigning work, coaching, and ensuring consistent, high-quality recruitment practices.
Demonstrated success in using data analytics and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction) to drive recruitment strategy and improve hiring outcomes.
Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative recruiting strategies that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build partnerships across diverse groups and organizational levels.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, customer service excellence, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build partnerships across diverse groups and organizational levels

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing expert guidance on recruitment strategies, market trends, and hiring best practices.
Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for staff and management roles across diverse functional areas, from intake and sourcing through selection and onboarding.
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and mentorship to a Recruiter, ensuring consistent practices, strong service delivery, and high-quality hiring outcomes.
Implement creative sourcing strategies and proactive outreach to build a robust talent pipeline and engage diverse, high-performing candidates.
Ensure equitable, consistent, and compliant recruitment processes aligned with CSU policies and SDSU’s commitment to access and belonging.
Partner with Classification & Compensation, Employee Relations, and HR Analytics to ensure a coordinated, compliant, and data-driven approach to hiring.
Track key recruitment metrics, analyze trends, and make informed recommendations to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
24 vacation days
12 sick days per year
CalPERS defined benefit pension plan
Reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan
Retiree healthcare benefits
Variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost
California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent
Auto & Home Insurance
Life and Disability Insurances
Legal Plan
Pet Insurance
ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings