Full-Time

Talent Acquisition Operations Partner

Posted on 8/27/2025

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

10,001+ employees

Private research and higher education institution

No salary listed

Nashville, TN, USA

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Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required
  • 3-4 years of proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment operations, or client service leadership within an RPO or talent solutions environment
Responsibilities
  • Support and manage recruiting processes within Oracle HCM, including requisition creation, candidate tracking, reporting, and system troubleshooting to ensure data integrity and process accuracy.
  • Drive consistency and adoption of best practices across talent acquisition teams to support account stabilization, optimization, and performance.
  • Analyze hiring data and operational metrics to identify trends, uncover inefficiencies, and provide actionable recommendations to improve recruitment outcomes.
  • Track and report key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, SLA compliance, recruiter productivity) to ensure performance targets are met.
  • Manage and continuously improve recruitment processes and supporting technology to ensure a seamless and effective candidate and client experience.
  • Identify and resolve operational challenges impacting recruiting delivery through root cause analysis and action planning.
  • Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new talent acquisition tools, workflows, and processes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives to improve the candidate, recruiter, and client journey.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and key updates to stakeholders to maintain alignment and accountability.
  • Provide ongoing training to support team performance, compliance, and service delivery excellence.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by driving the adoption of operational excellence strategies and supporting knowledge-sharing across the team.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University operates as a private research institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to over 11,000 students. The university functions by integrating classroom instruction with active research initiatives, allowing students and faculty to collaborate on projects across various fields such as information technology, athletics, and the arts. Unlike many large public institutions, Vanderbilt maintains a smaller student body and emphasizes a community-driven environment where diversity of thought and culture is central to the learning process. The university distinguishes itself by operating at a "global crossroads," focusing on a multidisciplinary approach that encourages employees and students to apply their expertise to real-world challenges. Vanderbilt’s goal is to foster a center for growth and discovery where individuals can expand their knowledge and contribute to societal improvements through education and research.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$86.7M

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Global campus expansion attracts international students and diversifies revenue streams.
  • Strong alumni network and donor base support endowment growth and research funding.
  • 475+ student organizations and Division I athletics enhance recruitment and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Duke recruitment eroding Vanderbilt's Southern elite status among applicants.
  • Title IX sexual misconduct lawsuits risk federal funding cuts.
  • Endowment fossil fuel divestment legal complaints threaten investment strategy and returns.

What makes Vanderbilt University unique

  • Expanded to NYC, San Francisco, West Palm Beach campuses since 2025.
  • 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 120+ undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Top-tier medical school and health sciences research leadership nationally.

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