Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

Department: Human Resources (HR)

Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Mission Support:

Goodwill Houston (GWH) is transforming lives by connecting people to opportunities that advance the future of work. Through education, training, and employment, we create pathways to success for individuals facing employment barriers. We empower people, strengthen families, and impact communities by addressing both immediate and future workforce needs. With the generous support of our donors and retail customers, we are changing lives through the power of work.

Position Summary:

Responsible for partnering with assigned business groups to develop talent strategies that deliver qualified candidates. Primary duties include identifying, attracting, recruiting, and onboarding qualified individuals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Talent and Workforce Planning:
• Work closely with GWH's hiring managers to develop talent strategies that identify talent needs.
• Manage the requisition process, including coordinating the proper documentation for open positions, confirming that job descriptions are current, overseeing the requisition process in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and ensuring that any required authorized request forms are completed.
• Responsible for sourcing candidates through posting, reviewing applications/resumes, screening, and referring the most qualified candidates to hiring managers for interviews.
• Coordinate, organize, and oversee job fairs and hiring events both on-site and off-site in collaboration with GWH partners.
• Analyze successes and challenges in the recruiting process and then propose and implement creative solutions for current and future issues.
• Educate and coach hiring managers on specific expectations for the hiring and enrollment processes.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local job connections, colleges/universities, and placement agencies.
• Candidate Experience and Onboarding:
• Manage the hiring process, including conducting initial criminal background checks and other pre-employment screenings as needed, issuing offer letters, and ensuring all necessary new hire documentation is completed.
• Verify identification documents to complete the I-9 process as mandated by law and GWH.