Talent Acquisition Partner

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.  

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.  

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry. 

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate.  Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.  

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

Are you passionate about connecting exceptional talent with a meaningful mission? The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to play a pivotal role in recruiting top-tier professionals who will drive IU’s philanthropic efforts forward. As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring that IUF and the IU advancement community attract and retain mission-driven individuals.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will own the full-cycle recruitment process, collaborating closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to develop strategic hiring plans, craft compelling job advertisements, and implement innovative sourcing strategies. Leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter, you will cultivate strong talent pipelines, provide an exceptional candidate experience, and ensure hiring practices reflect best-in-class recruitment standards. Additionally, you will lead key talent-related projects and manage a Talent Acquisition Coordinator.

Beyond recruitment, this role partners with the Human Resources & Culture team to enhance hiring manager education, develop talent related trainings, and track key recruitment metrics. Your expertise will shape the candidate experience and contribute to IU Foundation’s reputation as an employer of choice in higher education advancement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy relationship-building, and are excited about playing a strategic role in talent acquisition, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in making a lasting impact at Indiana University Foundation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of federal/state labor laws and sound hiring practices
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, developing and enhancing professional relationships and candidate relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative working style and ability to work with many stakeholders at varying levels
• Ability to appropriately articulate the mission and vision of Indiana University and the IU Foundation to attract potential candidates
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work on a variety of projects and searches simultaneously

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field is required
• Three years of recruitment experience, including at least two years of full-cycle recruitment, is required
• Experience executing on a variety of sourcing techniques, with strong relationship building abilities is required
• Professional certifications such as SHRM- CP, SHRM- SCP, or PHR preferred
• People leadership experience is preferred
• Combinations of related education and experience will be considered

A cover letter expressing your interest in the role is recommended as part of your application. This position is based out of our Bloomington, Indiana office and offers a hybrid schedule. The compensation range for this position is $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually. 

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.