Partner, Talent Acquisition

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Acquisition

· Independently manage full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, operational, and leadership positions.

· Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop customized recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives.

· Exercise independent judgment in determining sourcing approaches, candidate evaluation methods, and recruitment plans.

· Consult with hiring managers regarding labor market conditions, compensation competitiveness, candidate availability, and recruitment best practices.

· Assess organizational hiring needs and provide recommendations regarding talent acquisition strategies, workforce planning, and succession considerations.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

· Conduct candidate screenings, behavioral interviews, and talent assessments to evaluate qualifications, competencies, and organizational fit.

· Independently evaluate candidate experience, skills, and potential to make informed hiring recommendations.

· Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and provide objective assessments regarding candidate strengths, risks, and overall fit.

· Guide hiring teams through candidate selection decisions while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

· Negotiate employment offers and manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.

Stakeholder Partnership & Consultation

· Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and hiring managers regarding talent acquisition practices and employment market trends.

· Influence hiring decisions by providing data-driven recommendations and talent market insights.

· Collaborate with Human Resources and business leadership to address staffing challenges and develop proactive recruiting solutions.

· Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, educational institutions, and community organizations to support talent pipelines.

Recruitment Operations & Process Improvement

· Analyze recruiting metrics, hiring trends, and workforce data to identify opportunities for improvement.

· Recommend and implement enhancements to recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and candidate experience initiatives.

· Monitor compliance with employment regulations, company policies, and recruitment standards.

· Participate in talent acquisition projects, process redesign efforts, employer branding initiatives, and workforce planning activities.

Reporting & Analytics

· Prepare and analyze recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate pipeline activity, and hiring outcomes.

· Utilize data and market intelligence to make recommendations regarding recruiting strategies and workforce initiatives.

· Provide leadership with regular updates and insights regarding talent acquisition performance and hiring trends.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.

· Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting experience.

· Demonstrated experience independently managing full-cycle recruiting processes.

· Strong knowledge of employment laws, interviewing techniques, and recruitment best practices.

· Experience partnering directly with business leaders and influencing hiring decisions.

· Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating candidates and making recruitment recommendations.

· Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment technologies, and sourcing platforms.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

· Experience supporting recruiting efforts across multiple functional areas and organizational levels preferred.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.