Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Pantex Amarillo Campus (PAC)
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Talent Acquisition )
Job Specialty: Staffing

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will focus on full-cycle recruiting from candidate identification, engagement, and acquisition of top talent to support organizational objectives across bargaining, salaried non-exempt, exempt, managerial, and/or executive positions. This role focuses on talent acquisition, candidate engagement, and pipeline development for specialized technical and high-demand roles.
You will utilize strategic sourcing techniques, Boolean search, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven talent tools, competitive intelligence, passive candidate engagement, and employer branding to build and maintain a strong pipeline of professionals. This role partners closely with hiring managers and Human Resources (HR) Business Partners to execute effective technical hiring strategies and support workforce planning initiatives.

• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies for critical technical roles using Boolean search, AI recruiting tools, data mining, Linked In Recruiter, and other technical platforms
• Identify, engage, and nurture passive talent through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and talent communities to build a high-quality pipeline
• Conduct talent mapping, competitive intelligence research, and market analysis to anticipate future hiring needs and drive data-driven recruitment
• Build relationships with technical organizations, professional associations, universities, and industry forums to expand sourcing reach

• Partner with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders to develop recruiting strategies that align with business goals
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations for technical roles across bargaining, salaried non-exempt, exempt, managerial, and executive levels
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and recruitment marketing to enhance candidate experience and hiring efficiency
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring a seamless process from sourcing to onboarding
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen employer branding and talent attraction initiatives

• Track and analyze key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline conversion rates, and diversity hiring goals
• Optimize recruitment marketing campaigns, leveraging social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), job boards, and programmatic advertising to attract top talent

• Bachelor's degree:
  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree:
  Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• OR Applications without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience

• Five years or more of relevant full-cycle recruiting experience is preferred
• Proficiency in advanced search queries and Boolean strings
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with workforce planning and talent analytics

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