Talent Acquisition Partner

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Type Full Time - 12 months

Division University President

Department Human Resources

Job Location Crete, NE (68333)

Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Partner serves as Doane University’s lead recruiter and talent ambassador, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees who advance the University’s mission. Success in this position requires an individual who enjoys meeting new people, confidently initiates conversations with strangers, and views recruiting as relationship building rather than simply filling vacancies.

This position actively seeks and develops relationships with talented professionals, including passive candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities. Through strategic sourcing, networking, social media, direct outreach, and relationship building, the Talent Acquisition Partner creates robust candidate pipelines that support the University’s long-term workforce needs.

This position partners closely with hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, serving as a trusted advisor on hiring strategies, candidate evaluation, interview best practices, and successful employee integration.

The Talent Acquisition Partner also supports general HR operations and special projects while maintaining exceptional customer service for employees across the University.

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Doane University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

FLSA Salaried (Exempt)

Salary $50,600 - $61,000

Minimum Required Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience) plus two years of progressively responsible recruiting or talent acquisition experience that includes:

• Successful sourcing of passive candidates through networking, social media, direct outreach, and relationship-building strategies using phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other networking platforms.
• Experience managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.

Success in this role requires the following expertise:

Talent Acquisition

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, source, and recruit qualified candidates.
• Ability to develop relationships with passive candidates who are not actively seeking employment.
• Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Ability to develop creative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.

Communication

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and professional telephone presence.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comfortably initiate conversations with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to represent Doane University with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticity.

Organization

• Ability to manage numerous searches simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize changing workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Human Resources

• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruitment compliance.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to coach hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and HR information systems.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education

• Master’s degree

Preferred Experience

• Experience in an HR Generalist role
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Experience in a higher education setting

Helpful but not required

• Boolean search techniques.
• LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Employment branding.
• Recruitment analytics and metrics.
• Higher education hiring practices.
• Behavioral interviewing.
• Diversity recruitment strategies.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Physical/Environmental/Working Conditions

Working Conditions Occasional travel between the Lincoln and Crete campuses – primary work site is the Crete campus

Travel Required No

Physical Requirements Sedentary work

Outdoor Exposure Primarily exposed to indoor elements

Background Check Required Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number STF198

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Review Start Date 08/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2718