Partnerships & Events Lead – Human Resources

Overview

Job Title: Partnerships & Events Lead — Global Talent Acquisition

Pay Rate: $45-50/hr

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Location: Jackson Street, Columbus, IN, 47201

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented Partnerships & Events Lead to join our Global Talent Acquisition team. This role is focused on building coalitions, leading strategic programs, and proactively managing complex vendor ecosystems for the Corporate Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will drive strategic diversity and talent acquisition initiatives through influential leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

• Program Leadership & Change Management: Lead cross-functional talent acquisition projects, manage program budgets and risks, drive organizational change, and align initiatives with strategic diversity and inclusion objectives.

• Vendor Accountability Framework: Identify, measure, manage, and hold accountable external sourcing vendors. Oversee SLAs, KPIs, QBRs, dashboards, and issue resolution; build relationships with key suppliers and act as the main point of contact for both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain Ecosystem Health: Analyze talent gaps, identify and implement sourcing partnerships, train regional and country recruiting teams on partnerships, and monitor ongoing ecosystem effectiveness in support of the Global Talent Acquisition strategy.

• Data Analysis & Insights: Track program and partnership metrics, provide actionable insights, and continuously improve partnership utilization, engagement, effectiveness, and ROI.

• Stakeholder Engagement &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Create and maintain partnerships with business, HR, and talent acquisition leaders. Develop and manage a Talent Champion network, advocate for partnerships, communicate progress and goals, and cultivate collaboration and mentorship across teams.

• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

• Strong complexity management skills; able to sort through large quantities of information to reach effective solutions.

• Data-driven approach; skilled at interpreting data to optimize outcomes and drive strategy.

• Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of organizational and market dynamics.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; able to build effective partnerships and deliver clear, tailored messaging.

• Effective change and conflict management skills; comfortable leading change and navigating challenges.

• Global and inclusive perspective; values diversity of thought and applies a global lens to all solutions.

• College, university, or equivalent degree required, or relevant equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.

• Demonstrated strategic supplier relationship management, including managing a comprehensive portfolio of diversity sourcing suppliers.

• Proven ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and build coalitions.

• Prior experience with direct and indirect leadership in ambiguous, relationship-based environments highly preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. This description reflects benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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