Talent Acquisition Manager (Hybrid Opportunity)

Job no : 529023

Work type : Staff Full Time

Location : UMass Amherst

Department : Human Resources

Union : Non-Unit Exempt

Categories : Human Resources

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads a high-performing Talent Acquisition (TA) team, drives modern recruiting and sourcing strategies, and ensures an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. This role advances UMass’s talent brand, builds proactive pipelines for critical roles (including research, academic, student support, and administrative talent), and partners with campus stakeholders to deliver equitable and efficient hiring outcomes.

The Talent Acquisition Manager champions innovative and equitable hiring practices, leverages data to drive decisions, and implements technology-enabled recruitment, including the UMass Applicant Tracking System (PageUp).

Essential Functions

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Collaborates with the Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition to develop and execute a University-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned to institutional priorities and workforce planning.
• Partners with HR Business Partners, hiring leaders, and Diversity & Inclusion partners to forecast and plan talent needs.
• Promotes UMass’s employer brand and employee value proposition in local, regional, and national talent markets.

Team Leadership & Development

Recruitment & Sourcing Excellence

Process & Technology Optimization

Data & Reporting

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Typical office environment activities.

Additional Details

Key Competencies

Work Schedule

Salary Information

Salary Level 30.

Exempt Hiring Ranges.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Advertised : Nov 12 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : Dec 31 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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