Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition

Title: Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Human Resources

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and CHRO, the Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition will be responsible for providing leadership and consultation in the areas of classification, compensation, and recruitment. The Director will serve as the leader and strategic partner to develop, implement, and provide ongoing evaluation of Human Resources programs that support the classification, compensation, and recruitment goals and priorities of Elon University.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field with minimum 5 years of experience with the following relevant work experience: six years of progressively responsible experience in compensation administration. Current or previous experience in a higher education environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in any relevant field of study

 

Job Duties

• Talent Acquisition Oversight
  • Manage the evaluation and improvement of talent acquisition strategies, including the appropriate policies, tools, and processes.
  • Work with campus stakeholders to identify and implement standard best practices and campus resources to support attracting and retaining talent from point of application through onboarding.
  • Provide support for faculty talent as appropriate, including acting as liaison for faculty and staff members requiring immigration support with third party immigration counsel.
  • Provide support during process with all legal advice, visa recommendations, and immigration consultations being directed to external counsel.
  • Review all un