Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Name: Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner Location: Irvine, CA Job Posting Location - City, State: Irvine, CA Work Type: Full-time Department: HR Talent Acquisition

Description & Requirements

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! 
We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Senior Talent Acquisition Partner based in our Irvine, CA location*. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Supervisor, this role will play a critical part in shaping strategic hiring initiatives. The Senior TAP will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, drive innovative sourcing strategies, and elevate the overall recruitment experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders. 
*This position is full-time, in-office only. 
General Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Partnership 

• Build strong consultative relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop proactive hiring strategies. 
• Lead intake meetings to define hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and establish clear timelines. 
• Act as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, compensation insights, and best practices for talent selection and retention. 
• Provide hiring managers with data-driven recommendations to ensure alignment with business objectives. 

Full-Cycle Recruiting & Candidate Experience 

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for entry-to-senior level roles, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process. 
• Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn, ATS, Boolean queries, industry networking, and targeted outreach. 
• Build and maintain pipelines of talent for future hiring needs. 
• Conduct in-depth screenings and interviews to assess technical skills, competencies, and cultural fit. 
• Own the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and positive journey from application to onboarding. 

Talent Market Expertise & Employer Branding 

• Identify and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets. 
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with vocational schools, professional associations, and community organizations. 
• Represent In-N-Out Burger as an employer of choice at industry events, job fairs, networking opportunities, and speaking engagements. 
• Leverage market intelligence to provide insights on compensation trends, hiring challenges, and industry best practices. 

Process Improvement & Collaboration 

• Continuously evaluate and optimize recruitment processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning. 
• Partner with internal stakeholders such as Compensation, Payroll, and HR leadership to drive alignment on offers, hiring decisions, and workforce planning. 
• Lead and contribute to special projects related to recruitment operations, employer branding, candidate engagement, and technology enhancements.

Work Schedule + Benefits

• Full-time, Salary, Exempt
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Occasional travel required to corporate offices and satellite locations in CA and TN, depending on business needs. 
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance 
• Salary Range is $103,500 - $130,000 annually 
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