Director, Recruitment Services

University of Arkansas System

Director of Recruitment Services providing leadership for UAMS's recruitment processes and teams, aligning talent acquisition strategy with organizational objectives.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the UAMS Recruitment Services function, encompassing both Core and Strategic Recruitment Services teams.
Accountable for team performance, service quality, workforce planning partnership, and the continuous improvement of recruitment systems, processes, and candidate experience across the institution.
Partners with senior HR and institutional leadership to align talent acquisition strategy with UAMS's workforce and organizational objectives.
Lead, develop, and manage the Recruitment Services team organized into Core and Strategic service tracks.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Eight (8) years of progressive recruiting experience with three (3) years of recruitment leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience managing a full-cycle recruitment function.
In-depth knowledge of laws/regulations related to staffing and recruitment is required.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Required proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Strong data literacy and ability to translate metrics into operational decisions.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field
Experience with Workday Recruiting
Background in executive or leadership-level search
Experience recruiting for healthcare or academic medical center environments.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification.
Knowledge of UAMS or AR state government HR policies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitmentdata literacymetrics translationrecruitment systems improvementworkforce planningstrategic recruitmentoperational oversightstaffing laws knowledgerecruitment process managementcandidate experience enhancement

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipteam performance managementservice quality accountabilitycontinuous improvementhigh-performing team developmentpartnership buildingservice excellenceorganizational alignmentcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR