HR and Talent Acquisition Partner

Description

The HR and Talent Acquisition Partner is a key member of the Human Resources Team responsible for developing and executing comprehensive recruiting strategies. The partner acts as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by sourcing, screening, and interviewing qualified candidates to fill open positions. The partner will ensure a positive candidate experience and align hiring practices with the company’s overall talent needs and business goals by identifying and attracting top talent through proactive sourcing and strategic recruitment methods.

Essential Functions

• Actively source qualified candidates through various channels such as job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and headhunting.
• Conduct initial phone screens and pre-interview assessments to identify potential candidates who meet job requirements.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline for future hiring needs
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their specific staffing needs and role expectations
• Guide recruitment strategies, market trends, and best practices.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews, including behavioral and skill-based questions.
• Present qualified candidates to the hiring manager and facilitate the decision-making process.
• Foster a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process including timely communication and feedback
• Track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and conversion rates.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends and areas for improvement, suggesting adjustments to sourcing and recruitment strategies.
• Ensure adherence to all employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.
• Ability to create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Actively support other activities within the HR Department
  
  

Other Duties

The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Also, the essential functions described are not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities; additional tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Strong understanding of recruitment practices and sourcing strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates
• Proven ability to identify and attract top talent
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools
• Knowledge of market trends and industry best practices
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, perspective, and all aspects of work
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and maintain control of time spent on specific tasks, with the intent to work smarter, not harder
• Able to work individually and with team members to achieve project and organizational goals
• Demonstrates ability to plan, lead, and manage projects to deliver desired outcomes
  
  

Work environment: The work environment is a virtual/remote setting.

Physical demands: The physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, walking, and standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.

Position type and expected hours of work: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 40 or more hours per week. Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours. Overtime may be expected during peak periods.

Travel: May require some local or regional travel

Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred education and experience: Master’s degree preferred or relevant experience.

Equal employment opportunity statement: All employment decisions will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.