Director of Talent

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $135K - $145K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ November 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Director of Talent. The role involves leading a comprehensive transformation of talent acquisition and employee development processes, improving recruitment strategies, mentoring a talent team, and fostering a culture of inclusion and operational excellence to support the university's mission as a leading public research institution.

Highlights

Redesign and modernize recruitment strategies, policies, and processes to promote efficiency, transparency, and equity.
Lead and mentor a team including Talent Acquisition Specialists and HR professionals.
Develop and implement data-driven sourcing strategies and recruitment marketing campaigns.
Oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development programs, including leadership training and onboarding.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leadership for workforce planning and talent strategy.
Embed inclusive and equitable hiring practices in partnership with Diversity and Equal Opportunity offices.
Use Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, HRIS, database management, spreadsheet software, and applicant tracking systems such as Workday.
Requires Bachelor's degree and minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with leadership in talent acquisition.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR), and experience in higher education or public sector HR.
Anticipated salary range: $135,000 - $145,000 annually; full-time, exempt professional staff position.