Talent Acquisition Partner

Nonprofit Organization - Northwest/Central Houston, TX

Schedule:

Full-Time | Exempt

Salary 65k - 75k

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to develop and execute effective recruiting strategies. This position manages the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates through interviewing, pre-employment requirements, offer, and onboarding.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong recruiting background, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to recruit for a variety of positions, including retail, professional, and operational roles. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers while delivering a positive candidate experience and meeting recruiting goals.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Manage the requisition process, ensuring job descriptions, approvals, documentation, and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) requirements are accurate and complete.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, resume review, candidate screening, interviewing coordination, and candidate presentation.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for a variety of positions.
• Recruit for both professional and in-house operational/retail positions.
• Coordinate and participate in on-site and off-site job fairs, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, workforce organizations, community partners, staffing agencies, and other talent sources.
• Analyze recruiting results, identify challenges, and implement creative solutions to improve hiring outcomes.
• Educate and coach hiring managers regarding recruiting best practices, candidate selection, and the hiring process.

• Manage the candidate hiring process from initial screening through onboarding.
• Conduct initial background checks and coordinate other required pre-employment screenings.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and ensure required new-hire documentation is completed.
• Complete and verify I-9 documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation and assist new employees with the enrollment process in the organization's HR system.
• Ensure new-hire records and documentation are accurately maintained within the HRIS and electronic personnel file system.
• Maintain a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain recruiting reports and staffing trackers and ensure information is accurate and current.
• Meet regularly with hiring managers and senior leaders to discuss open positions, recruiting challenges, staffing needs, and progress toward filling vacancies.
• Monitor recruiting activity and identify opportunities to improve time-to-fill, candidate flow, and overall recruiting effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the recruitment process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience required.
• 2+ years of recruiting or staffing agency experience preferred, with supervisory experience a plus.
• Previous in-house recruiting experience hiring for retail, manufacturing, high-volume, operational, or similar positions strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full-cycle recruitment process.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting databases for sourcing, screening, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong sourcing and candidate development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills with hiring managers and candidates.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with an HRIS/HRMS preferred.
• Must be available to occasionally work evenings or weekends for hiring events or other recruiting needs.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter who enjoys working directly with hiring managers and candidates and is comfortable managing multiple openings at various levels of an organization. A background in staffing agency recruiting combined with in-house recruiting experience would be particularly valuable.

This person should be energetic,…