Job Description
HR Executive Search Partner Job ID: 283037
Location: Augusta Univ. - Augusta
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .
Location Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
College/Department Information Our mission in the Human Resources Division of Augusta University is to serve as a strategic resource for making Augusta University a top-tier university that is a destination of choice for education, health care, discovery, creativity and innovation. We enable and enhance the effectiveness of the organization by delivering reliable and creative HR services and solutions that support our customers and advance the university mission, vision and values. We provide HR expertise, strategic and timely support, creative and competent advice, meaningful and courteous service, and efficient and reliable processes.
Job Summary The Executive Search Partner is a senior-level recruitment specialist responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing top executive talent for the organization. This role focuses on sourcing, assessing, and hiring C-suite and senior leadership candidates, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and culture. The position requires expertise in executive search methodologies, networking, and relationship-building to attract high-caliber professionals.
Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: EXECUTIVE SEARCH STRATEGY: Develop and execute executive search strategies to attract and recruit top-tier leadership talent for critical roles within the organization.
PROACTIVE SOURCING & MARKET INTELLIGENCE: Leverage deep market insights, competitive intelligence, and industry trends to identify and engage with high-potential executive candidates.
CANDIDATE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Build and maintain strong relationships with executive-level candidates, ensuring a high-touch, personalized recruitment experience. Participate with candidate interviews and candidate campus visits.
STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION: Partner with senior executives, search committee members, and hiring managers to understand leadership needs and develop tailored hiring strategies.
ASSESSMENT & SELECTION: Conduct in-depth candidate evaluations, leveraging competency-based interviews, and executive reference checks.
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT BRANDING: Enhance the company's executive employer brand through targeted recruitment campaigns and leadership networking.
RECRUITMENT METRICS & REPORTING: Track and analyze key executive hiring metrics, optimizing search processes and improving time-to-fill for critical roles.
PARTNERSHIP WITH EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: When necessary, manage relationships with retained executive search firms and consultants to enhance executive hiring capabilities.
CONFIDENTIAL & HIGH-STAKES HIRING: Handle sensitive executive search processes with discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
OTHER: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, or executive search, with a proven ability to place C-suite and senior-level leaders. Strong experience in executive sourcing methodologies, talent mapping, and networking with senior professionals.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
SHRM or HRCI Certification
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES - Expertise in relationship-building, executive-level communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling executive searches
KNOWLEDGE - Expertise in relationship-building, executive-level communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of industry trends, market intelligence, and competitive analysis in executive hiring.
- Knowledge of employment laws, recruitment compliance, and best practices in executive hiring.
SKILLS - Proficiency in leveraging executive search platforms, databases, and AI-driven recruiting tools
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: B12
Salary Minimum: $62,300.00/year
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today!
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