Talent Acquisition Partner, IT & Digital - HYBRID

Job Overview

Joining at a pivotal moment of transformation, this role is the end‑to‑end owner of IT & Digital talent acquisition outcomes. The Talent Acquisition Partner is not a requisition processor; this is a full‑cycle recruiting leader and strategic advisor responsible for identifying, attracting, assessing, and closing top talent across the enterprise.

This role requires deep expertise in IT & Digital recruiting, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate with urgency, precision, and influence. It directly impacts Signet’s ability to build and scale world‑class technology, engineering, and IT teams.

• Own the end‑to‑end recruiting lifecycle for IT and digital roles, from intake through offer and onboarding.
• Lead intake discussions to define success profiles, technical requirements, and hiring strategies.
• Drive candidate pipelines through sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing.
• Ensure a high‑quality, efficient, and consistent hiring process aligned to business needs.

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in IT & Digital talent markets, including engineering, product, data, cybersecurity, and digital roles.
• Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies across passive and active talent pools.
• Leverage market insights to advise leaders on talent availability, compensation, and competitive positioning.
• Continuously build diverse pipelines aligned to inclusion goals.

• Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leaders, influencing hiring decisions and elevating talent standards.
• Partner with hiring managers to prioritize roles, align on expectations, and calibrate throughout the process.
• Challenge thinking and provide data‑driven recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure alignment across Human Resources Business Partners, Compensation, and TA leadership.

• Deliver a high‑touch, differentiated candidate experience that reflects Signet’s brand and values.
• Assess candidates against technical capability and leadership behaviors.
• Lead offer strategy, negotiation, and closing with a focus on securing top talent.
• Ensure timely communication, feedback, and transparency throughout the process.

• Utilize Workday (ATS) to manage pipeline, track progress, and ensure data integrity.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline health, search progress, and hiring risks.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase speed, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to TA‑wide initiatives, including employer branding, diversity hiring, and recruiting innovation.

• 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on IT, digital, or technical roles.
• Proven track record of hiring across technical domains (e.g., engineering, product, data, cybersecurity, eCommerce).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience advising senior leaders.
• Experience sourcing passive talent using modern tools and platforms (e.g., Linked In).
• Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System (Workday preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

• Owner’s mindset: accountable for hiring outcomes, not just activity.
• Strategic thinker: connects talent decisions to business impact.
• Operator: drives speed, discipline, and execution excellence.
• Influencer: builds trust and credibility with technical and business leaders.
• Continuous improvement: challenges the status quo and elevates how we hire.