Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Description

  The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner plays a pivotal role in driving recruitment excellence for skilled trades, professional roles, and geographically dispersed teams. This individual combines strategic talent acquisition expertise with advanced skills in data analytics and HRIS tools to deliver high-impact recruitment solutions. They will partner with business leaders to proactively address workforce needs, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and enhance organizational talent pipelines. 

Requirements

Talent Acquisition Leadership: 

• Partner with hiring managers to identify workforce  needs and define role requirements.
• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, evaluation, and offer management.
• Utilize advanced HRIS and ATS tools for candidate tracking, reporting, and process improvements.

Strategic Sourcing: 

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for skilled trades, professional, and senior-level roles.
• Build talent pipelines through networking, trade schools, universities, professional organizations, and industry-specific      channels.
• Minimize reliance on external agencies by implementing robust internal recruitment strategies.
• Candidate Assessment: 
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews tailored to the role and organizational needs.
• Evaluate candidates against key metrics, including technical skills, cultural fit, and role-specific competencies.
• Data Analytics and Reporting: 
• Leverage HR data to analyze hiring trends, track key metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost-per-hire), and present      insights to local leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, including EEO and Affirmative Action reporting.
• Employer Branding and Networking: 
• Serve as a brand ambassador at recruiting events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Enhance the candidate experience by creating a seamless and engaging hiring journey.
• Process Optimization: 
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline the recruitment process.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination with hiring leaders and candidates.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Proven expertise in recruiting skilled trades and  professional roles across a dispersed workforce.
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Workday, or similar systems).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment data and develop actionable insights.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining  talent pipelines.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with labor market trends, particularly  within the construction, skilled trades, or mechanical contracting      industries preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on skilled trades and professional roles      preferred
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment and specialized sourcing strategies.
• Background in using data analytics to influence recruiting strategies.

Physical Requirements 

· Ability to travel as needed to attend events, visit sites, or support dispersed teams.

· Comfortable working in both office and remote environments