Manager of Staff Recruitment

Williams College is seeking a skilled Human Resources professional to join our team as Manager of Staff Recruitment. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations & Employee Experience, this role serves as an internal search consultant and trusted advisor, guiding hiring managers and search committees through structured, equitable, and effective staff search processes.

The Manager of Staff Recruitment oversees and facilitates the search process for all staff positions across the college, from frontline to executive level roles in areas including but not limited to academic, operational, administrative, student life, and auxiliary departments.

Rather than operating as a recruiter, the Manager of Staff Recruitment serves as a consultative partner: advising hiring managers on search strategy, facilitating search processes, providing guidance to ensure equitable selection practices, and supporting candidates through the offer and new hire experience.

The Manager of Staff Recruitment, hiring managers, and the wider HR team collaborate to create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment and offerings where all members of our community can work, learn, and thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Search Consultation & Strategy: Partner with hiring managers and search committees to clearly convey position requirements and responsibilities to candidates, establish search timelines, and design tailored outreach and recruitment plans.
• Committee Facilitation & Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert for search committees; provide recruitment orientation, interview training, and structured evaluation tools to ensure objective, compliant, and inclusive decision-making.
• Process Management & Compliance: Oversee job postings, guide hiring managers on using candidate pipeline progression, monitor applicant pools, analyze applicant demographics to prevent adverse impact, ensure search workflows adhere to College policies and employment laws
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR Business Partners, the Compensation Analyst, and hiring managers to align job descriptions for postings, establish competitive salary ranges, and provide insights into current market trends.
• Offer Facilitation: Recommend compensation offers in consultation with the Director, handle offer extensions, and facilitate offer negotiations.
• Post-Offer & Pre-Boarding Administration: Manage background checks and reviews, process hire details, and facilitate pre-boarding to first day processes for incoming staff.
• Community Engagement: Represent Williams College at select local, regional, and higher education career and networking events and build talent pipelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or a related field, and a minimum of at least 2 years of experience managing hiring/search processes, HR consulting, or talent acquisition, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience guiding hiring managers or search committees through structured selection processes is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
• Strong facilitation, consultation, and interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to navigate potentially conflicting priorities or perspectives.
• Understanding of HR practices and employment laws with a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday preferred) and office productivity tools (Google Workspace).

Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available for up to 1 day of remote work per week for employees based in MA, NY, CT, or VT, following a fully in-person onboarding period.

Application review will begin on November 16, 2026. Pay range is from $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience.

A cover letter is required in order for your application to be considered. In your letter, please address your interest in the position and the strengths you would bring to staff recruitment at Williams College in this role. Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.

This full-time, year-round position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance coverage, generous time off, and exceptional retirement contributions.

Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.

ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can begin work.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

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Williams Employment

The mission of Williams College, “to provide the highest quality liberal arts education,” is advanced by the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that faculty, staff, and students bring to the work that we do together. The college is committed to building and sustaining a learning and working environment where members from all backgrounds can learn, live, and thrive. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability.

Our Community

Located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williams offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires—known as a cultural corridor—are a great place to live, work, and play. With natural beauty, rich history, and top-notch schools, there Berkshires hosts an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within a three-hour drive. The college's vibrant 450-acre campus is home to approximately 2,000 students who bring vibrancy to picturesque Williamstown. Many people relocate here for their job at Williams but stay for the community connections that they build.

We hope you’ll take some time to explore the resources here and get to know more about our community–the one here on campus as well as the broader communities of Williamstown and the Berkshires.