Talent & Experience Partner

Talent & Experience Partner

Job Category: Human Resources

Full-Time

On-site Peoria Facility 2532 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA

Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $85,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

At New Freedom, we don't just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives.

We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you're driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference—this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Talent & Experience Partner is not a traditional recruiter. This role is a hands-on, high-impact partner responsible for elevating the quality of hiring across the organization.

You'll own the front lines of talent—sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates with rigor and intention—while working side-by-side with leaders to ensure we hire individuals who align with our mission, values, and performance expectations.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Takes pride in doing deep, thoughtful candidate evaluation
• Is highly collaborative, coachable, and solution-oriented
• Isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work that drives results

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Driving full-cycle recruiting with a strong focus on quality over speed
• Conducting thorough candidate screening and structured interviews to assess skills, readiness, and culture fit
• Partnering closely with hiring leaders to align on expectations, provide feedback, and improve hiring decisions
• Ensuring a consistent, professional, and high-quality candidate and hiring leader experience
• Supporting process improvements and recruiting best practices that strengthen hiring outcomes and retention
• Contributing to broader HR initiatives in a team-first environment

What Success Looks Like

• Candidates are thoroughly vetted, not just processed
• Hiring managers feel supported, challenged, and partnered with
• Hiring decisions are intentional, aligned, and high quality
• You are present, engaged, and consistently driving progress

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, and/or Human Resources
• Strong skills in candidate assessment, behavioral interviewing, and decision-making
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• A collaborative, accountable, and proactive work style
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
• A mindset focused on ownership, follow-through, and continuous improvement

Why You'll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
• A mission that matters—and a team that works hard to deliver on it

Our Standard

We're building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization—we want to hear from you.

Culture Fit

Think you might be a fit? Take our Culture Survey:

Equal Opportunity

New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

“We're not here to do small work—we're here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won't just have a job. You'll have a mission—to turn second chances into powerful comebacks.”

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work with versatility and flexibility Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience working effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health, high-volume recruiting, or similarly demanding environment Demonstrated skills in behavioral interviewing, candidate assessment, and identifying hiring risks Commitment to confidentiality, ethical decision making, and professional integrity Knowledge of employment law, interviewing best practices, and strategies to reduce hiring risks and bias High levels of accountability, follow through, and attention to detail Exceptional communication, coaching, and facilitation skills Ability to give and receive constructive feedback professionally

3-5 years:

Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, interviewing, HR support, or related HR roles Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), HRIS, ATS, internet navigation, and electronic documentation systems Must be 21 years of age or older

Preferred

Experience recruiting in behavioral health, healthcare, corrections, or similar service-driven environments Experience training or coaching hiring managers on interviewing, assessment, or selection processes

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Criminal Background Check

Driver's License

MVR Clearance

Annual TB Clearance

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred

HR certification

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