Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Manager

Location: New York, NY Category: Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Jul 23 2026 Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Manager develops and implements talent acquisition strategies to meet recruiting objectives and provide an engaging experience for hiring managers and candidates. They establish relationships with hiring managers, analyze trends, and recommend best-in-class talent management solutions.

Essential Functions

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Design and execute talent acquisition recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-performing full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, administrators, and contingent positions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and provisions of the FITUCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Manage and evaluate recruiting, sourcing, and hiring activities; oversee the requisition lifecycle process; develop workflows that enhance the customer experience; develop and implement strategies to increase quality of hires while decreasing hire times; manage daily transaction volume and workloads related to the hiring process.
  
  

Hiring Process Management

• Oversee LinkedIn Recruiter administration and other social media and advertising platforms for recruitment of talent.
• Responsible for Interview Exchange (Hirezon) applicant tracking system for recruiting, search process, hiring, verification of credentials, and background checks.
• Collaborate with senior administration on negotiation of offers with candidates.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement of processes, systems, communication, and training materials.
  
  

Candidate, Hiring Manager, And Search Committee Experience

• Provide excellent customer service, including training, coaching, and proactive communication to all stakeholders throughout the process.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and educate hiring managers on hiring trends, metrics, interviewing techniques, and onboarding best practices.
• Responsible for ensuring a positive candidate experience virtually and on-campus.
  
  

Planning & Reporting

• Responsible for Quinto Job Description system. Ensure accuracy, standardized review cycles, Work with hiring managers to create and update job descriptions and ensure compliance with job classification codes.
• Create and oversee maintenance of Talent Dashboard. Track and report staffing, retention, attrition, and other data related to Talent Acquisition and Development.
• Use data to affect continuous improvement in the end-to-end hiring process and retention of new hires.
  
  

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise the Talent Acquisition Coordinator who assists in ensuring an efficient, effective search and hiring process.
• Develop the Talent Coordinator by fostering an environment of team engagement in problem-solving and continual improvement.
• Clearly communicate strategy, recommendations, and results to internal leadership.
• Collaborate on development and execution of engagement and recognition efforts.
• Collaborate and support all HR team members in the delivery of excellent HR services.
• Coach and provide project leadership and advice on complex projects.
  
  

Engagement & Development

• Develop, implement, and coordinate ongoing monthly orientation and 30-60-90 day follow-up program for new hires.
• Develop and deliver training related to Talent Management processes and systems and other HR-related topics as needed.
  
  

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or other related field.
• 5 to 8 years of recruitment, talent acquisition, HR operations experience, with at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in managing Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS Systems, HR data analytics, and Web Content Management Systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education recruitment, academic searches, or a unionized environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced software and technology skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, and onboarding best practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations governing recruitment and hiring.
• Knowledge of human resources systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruitment technologies.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent management, and employee experience principles.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong consultative and customer service skills with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple searches, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to use data and reporting tools to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop and deliver training and guidance on recruitment processes, interviewing best practices, and talent acquisition systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing an inclusive, equitable, and positive experience for candidates, hiring managers, and employees throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  
  

Additional Information

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $91,486.02 - $101,718.82 per year; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hiring Salary: $91,486.02 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 95C, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
  
  

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, occasional pushing or pulling, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.