Department: Human Resources

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $Range beginning $76,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications

Work Schedule: M-F; 8a to 5p

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Are You a Strategic Thinker Who Thrives on Building Talent Solutions?

Wichita State University is seeking a strategic and collaborative Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and enhance our university-wide recruitment and hiring efforts. It’s a chance to lead transformation, shape the candidate experience, and build a talent acquisition function that provides optimal service to the University.

What You’ll Do:
• Oversee initiatives that deliver a seamless, engaging candidate experience from application through onboarding.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Compensation, and Operations to align hiring processes with broader HR objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while overseeing all aspects of talent acquisition operations.
• Utilize analytics to assess program effectiveness and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure recruiting priorities align with university goals.
• Operationalize a data-driven strategy using advanced analytics and recruiting technology to optimize the hiring lifecycle.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:
• A strategic thinker who sees the big picture and knows how to connect the dots between talent and mission.
• A relationship builder who earns trust and drives alignment across departments.
• A data-savvy leader who uses insights to improve processes and outcomes.
• A champion of candidate experience who understands that every touchpoint matters.
• A systems-minded professional who can scale recruiting operations with efficiency and compliance.

Job Summary

Manages, coordinates, and administers the day-to-day activities and operations of one (1) or more human resources functional areas. Assists with the development of department objectives that align with University goals.

Essential Functions

Manages the daily service delivery of one (1) or more functional human resources areas. Aligns service quality with overall University strategic goals and vision. Assists with the development and continuous improvement of human resources services, policies, processes, and programs to achieve University strategic initiatives. Oversees the supervision of staff including work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement or internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution. Evaluates performance and recommends staff changes. Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, and short and long range planning to accomplish goals. Assists with the development of annual operating budgets and fiscal direction of the department. Monitors functional program budget(s) and adjusts resource allocations as requirements change. Provides strategic guidance and consultation to staff regarding best practices, policy interpretation, problem resolution, and compliance with regulations, laws and policies.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in human resources or related field, with one (1) year of experience in a leadership role

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead full cycle talent acquisition including intake, sourcing, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding
• Ability to lead a team of direct reports, managing work assignments, providing development, and leading through change
• Knowledge of talent acquisition and operating systems with the ability to analyze systems and processes to make recommendations for continued improvement
• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide resolution
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software programs
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, motivate, and organize

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct work experience with Ellucian Banner software
• Direct work experience with PageUp or other talent acquisition system

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.