Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Description

Job Description

• Position Summary
  The Talent Acquisition Partner will serve as a strategic and flexible recruiting resource, with capacity to support variety of functions across the enterprise. This role requires the ability to seamlessly pivot between different division/departments, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles. The Talent Acquisition Partner will partner closely with division/department heads, hiring managers, People & Culture, and Executive Leadership to deliver high-quality full-cycle recruitment services aligned with the organization's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
  Position Responsibilities
  
  • Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers across the organization and its subsidiaries to understand the human capital needs of the hiring area.
  • Lead intake meetings for all new and updated requisitions; Collaborate to define ideal candidate profiles, timelines, and recruitment strategies.
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from posting to offer, ensuring alignment with policies and compliance standards.
  • Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for high-need or hard-to-fill roles across the organization.
  • Utilize diverse sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, professional associations, community networks, and internal referrals to attract top talent.
  • Conduct screening interviews, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate candidate recommendations to hiring teams.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience through consistent communication and transparent processes.
  • Facilitate and lead regular meetings with hiring managers and department heads to review hiring progress and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Lead and contribute to talent acquisition and cross-functional People & Culture projects that enhance recruitment efficiency and strategic workforce planning
  • Build partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and placement agencies to support ongoing talent needs.
  • Represent at community events and serve as a brand ambassador to highlight our culture and impact.
  • Support hiring events, job fairs, and external recruitment activities as needed for either Program or Shared Services functions.
  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to identify opportunities for process enhancements and share best practices.
  • Ensure all recruitment practices are compliant with applicable labor laws and internal standards.
• Other Functions
  
  • Research talent acquisition best practices, methods, and processes; Proactively recommend process improvement policies to standardize and simplify recruiting processes. Support the People & Culture team in employee engagement activities and events.
  • Support the relationship development with job placement agencies.
  • Participate in related recruitment networks through related associations and groups.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Education & Experience Requirements
  
  • HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in human resources management, strongly preferred
  • A minimum of five years of full-cycle recruitment experience with past experience recruiting IT, Finance, and other administrative positions required; Past work with a nonprofit is a plus
  • High energy level and a sense of creativity to effectively match candidates with the company's needs, and to positively portray its culture, values, and priorities
  • Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a broad range of people at various levels of the organization
  • Strong interview skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask while maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively and openly with cross-functional leaders
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong team-building skills and be a positive contributor in a team environment.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in an ever-changing environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and knowledge of HRIS systems required
• Physical & Mental Requirements
  The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Physical Demands
  While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to drive is a requirement of the position.
  Mental Demands
  While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with the community stakeholders including applicants and potential future employees, employees, people served, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
  Work Environment
  This position operates in a professional office environment and out in the community. Regular use of office equipment such as but not limited to, VoIP, printer, scanner, and computer.
  Work Schedule
  The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday. The position will be based in the Severn location with regular travel to program locations and other offices across the region (could be up to two days per week). The hours of this role will vary based on the needs of the organization to include evening and occasional weekend hours. This position is fully onsite and is not available for telework