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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJob Profile Title
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for the Provost Centers, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will handle all aspects of recruitment for the Provost Center, Provost Interdisciplinary Programs, Annenberg Center, CHAS, DRIA, ICA, Penn Global, University Museum, and Wellness. Duties will include meeting and collaborating with hiring managers to develop a firm understanding of the position requirements, initial and ongoing review of applicants, and proactively recruiting diverse, qualified candidates. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will build candidate pipelines through targeted advertising, direct sourcing, employee referrals, and networking and recruitment events. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will assist hiring managers with the entire recruitment process from application received to final offer. This role will be responsible for conducting first round interviews and phone screenings as requested. They will also establish relationships with other talent acquisition specialists and campus partners throughout the Provost Center and the University. Lastly, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will answer questions on policies and benefits, assist in the writing and editing of job descriptions, manage background checks, and other duties as assigned.Job Description
Responsibilities:
- As part of the Office of Provost Administrative Affair’s Diversity Hiring Initiative, meet with hiring managers to go over open positions to obtain a thorough understanding of responsibilities and qualifications, as well as establishing timelines and addressing any questions about the process
- Assist hiring managers in entering job requisitions into Workday; enter job requisitions as requested
- Conduct initial resume review of applicant pools for all positions under the Provost
- Provide updates to Hiring Managers and Leadership regarding open positions
- Track and manage metrics and other relevant candidate data for every open position
- Research, source, and actively recruit diverse, qualified candidates for openings in a wide range of industries and verticals
- Develop a pipeline of candidates across a variety of functional areas and ensure candidates engaged throughout hiring process
- Provide strategic recruitment advice and assist in the hiring process which includes but not limited to: reviewing position requests for completeness and compliant posting; recommending interview strategies and techniques; post/close positions; assist applicant reviewers with database; assist hiring manager with search; review & refer applicants as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years to 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong attention to detail and customer service experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish timelines and meet deadlines
Preferred:
- Previous recruiting experience; agency, retained, or contingency search firms strongly preferred
- Knowledge of HR-related federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Experience with Workday strongly preferred
- Previous experience in higher education strongly preferred
- PHR certification
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School
Provost's CenterPay Range
$65,628.00 - $82,400.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok27

- Amazon15

- CARVANA11

- Legora9

- Gap9

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software40
- Healthcare & Medical Services18
- Construction & Real Estate13
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Consulting & Professional Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting supervisor jobs.
- Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity
- Demonstrated experience managing and coaching a team of recruiters across multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting workflow configuration
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies including Boolean search, social platforms, and talent pipeline development
- Experience setting and reporting on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and requisition load
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Tips for Your Recruiting Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your team's hiring outcomes
Hiring managers want to see the numbers behind your leadership. On your resume, include how many requisitions your team managed, how you improved time-to-fill, or how you reduced recruiter turnover. Vague statements about 'leading a team' won't stand out.
Highlight ATS administration experience separately
Many recruiting supervisor postings require hands-on experience configuring or managing applicant tracking systems, not just using them. Call out any system administration, workflow builds, or reporting dashboards you owned, since that separates supervisors from individual contributors.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists recruiting supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by team size and function
A recruiting supervisor overseeing a three-person technical sourcing team needs a different pitch than one managing a 15-person high-volume retail team. Read each posting carefully and tailor your resume summary to reflect the team structure and hiring function described.
Prepare a structured interview answer on SLA management
Interviewers for supervisory recruiting roles frequently ask how you hold your team accountable to service-level agreements. Prepare a specific example covering how you set fill-time targets, monitored recruiter performance, and addressed a gap. Generic answers about 'fostering accountability' won't satisfy this question.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team headcount, open requisition load, and reporting structure before accepting. Recruiting supervisors who skip this step sometimes inherit under-resourced teams that make strong performance nearly impossible in the first six months.
Recruiting Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most recruiting supervisors?
The most active employers for recruiting supervisors right now are TikTok, Amazon, and CARVANA, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in industries with high-volume or specialized hiring needs, such as healthcare, technology, and staffing.
How many recruiting supervisor jobs are remote?
About 65% of recruiting supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in talent acquisition leadership roles. Corporate and technology-sector recruiting supervisor positions tend to offer the most remote options, while high-volume or on-site-dependent industries such as healthcare and manufacturing more commonly require in-person presence.
How do you become a recruiting supervisor?
Start by building several years of full-cycle recruiting experience as an individual contributor so you understand sourcing, screening, and closing from the ground up. Take on informal leadership by mentoring junior recruiters or owning a specialized requisition category. When you move into a supervisory role, focus on developing your team's skills and tracking metrics that demonstrate collective output, not just your own.
Can you get hired as a recruiting supervisor with limited experience?
It's possible if you've demonstrated leadership in adjacent ways, such as leading a recruiting project, training new team members, or managing a high-complexity requisition load solo. Smaller companies and staffing firms are more likely to promote strong individual contributors into their first supervisory role than large enterprises, which typically require documented management experience before making the move.
What does the recruiting supervisor interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screen with HR, a structured competency interview with the hiring manager focused on team leadership and recruiting metrics, and a final round with a senior HR or operations leader. Many employers also include a case study or scenario exercise asking you to walk through how you'd handle a recruiting gap, a performance issue on your team, or a sudden increase in requisition volume.
Where can I find and apply to recruiting supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to recruiting supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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