The Talent Management & Culture Division is dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while cultivating a supportive and collective environment. Guided by our core values—collaboration, cultural competence, accountability, integrity, and compassion—we strive to create a culture of excellence that enhances both individual and organizational success. Through strategic talent initiatives, professional development, and a focus on Monarch well-being, we continue to make ODU a wonderful place to work and grow.

The HR Business Partner – Talent Acquisition Specialty serves as a key front-line partner within the division. While the position performs a variety of HR strategic and advisory services, a significant portion of the role focuses on talent acquisition, including posting positions, assisting with recruitment strategies, and managing the internal Flexible Talent Management program. The HR Business Partner collaborates with hiring managers to develop recruitment plans, strengthen pipelines, and improve hiring outcomes, while ensuring accurate processing of personnel actions, compliance with state and federal employment requirements, and delivery of high-quality service across HR functions—including performance management, employee relations, leave administration, onboarding, and benefits support. This role requires strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally to advance key HR initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment 

· Post approved staff and wage positions in the internal applicant tracking system and external job boards.

· Assist in drafting and reviewing basic job advertisements for clarity, compliance, and effectiveness.

· Leverage employer branding tools, digital marketing, and social media to enhance recruitment visibility.

· Partner with hiring managers to design recruitment strategies, outreach efforts, and interview plans.

· Develop and track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, diversity outreach) and recommend process improvements.

· Review and approve job ads for posting; conduct initial resume screening to identify qualified candidates and refer them to hiring managers.

· Manage the internal Flexible Talent Management program (internal temporary staffing pool), including candidate assignment and tracking.

· Represent HR at career fairs and recruitment events, both on VHS campus and main campus as required.

HR Functional Expertise & Strategic Partnership 

· Function as a liaison between HR and business units to ensure alignment between organizational goals and HR practices. This involves facilitating discussions, addressing concerns, and ensuring that HR strategies support the overall business strategy.

· Develop a working knowledge of all core HR functional areas, including compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations. This expertise enables the HRBP to provide well-rounded support and guidance across various HR domains, ensuring that all HR practices are aligned with the organization's objectives.

· Serve as a trusted advisor to division/department managers by providing insights and recommendations on HR strategies and workforce challenges, helping managers navigate workforce challenges and optimize their teams' performance. This involves building strong relationships with managers and understanding their unique needs and goals.

· Anticipate departmental needs and proactively identify areas for collaboration and integration inside and outside the HR organization.

Personnel Transactions & Onboarding 

· During times of peak volume assist with keying pre-approved HR personnel transactions into Banner, VRS, Cardinal, and the HR Employee Database, including new/rehires, pay changes, benefit transactions, disciplinary/performance actions, and separations.

· Ensure accuracy and timeliness in accordance with payroll processing schedules.

· Assist with the onboarding of new employees through the HR onboarding system, ensuring compliance with new hire requirements and timely scanning of required documents (Form I-9, tax forms, new hire training, etc.) into BDM.

Required Skills & Competencies

· Must have a client service focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

· Must be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment

· Must be able to collaborate and cooperate with colleagues; working in partnership; cultivating, building, and maintaining good relationships with peers and customers; delivering on commitments to the team, clients, and the University.

· Knowledge of HR functions including compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations.

· Strong consulting, relationship-building, and influencing skills.

· Familiarity with HRIS and Talent Acquistion systems.

· Knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations related to human resources management.

· Knowledge of HR best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

· PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

· Experience working in a working higher education and/or academic healthcare or complex organizational setting.

· Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.

· Demonstrated success in recruitment marketing, employer branding, or pipeline development.

· Proficiency with social media and digital tools for recruitment.