Associate Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Overview

OUC – The Reliable One (OUC) is presently seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Partner to join the Employee Experience division. We don’t just work – we build a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and community. Our mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

• Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding lifecycle.
• Respond to candidate inquiries and assist applicants with the hiring process.
• Schedule interviews, coordinate assessments, and conduct pre‑screening interviews.
• Assist hiring managers with recruitment, selection, and onboarding procedures.
• Generate offer letters, complete new hire paperwork, and manage onboarding tasks.
• Create reports, presentations, and recruiting metrics to support TA initiatives.
• Support talent acquisition events and college/trade school recruiting efforts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and guidelines.

• Provide administrative support and engage in full‑cycle recruitment and hiring for assigned positions.
• Respond to inquiries regarding job vacancies and assist candidates with the application process.
• Assist in guiding hiring managers and staff on recruitment and selection policies, procedures, pre‑employment and onboarding processes.
• Support the creation and coordination of the Talent Acquisition events calendar and materials.
• Review applications and conduct pre‑screening interviews to evaluate qualifications via phone, virtual, and in‑person interviews.
• Identify, attract, and qualify potential candidates, keeping candidates engaged in UOC career opportunities.
• Support interview scheduling, preparation of questions, proctoring of assessments, and other hiring and selection tasks as needed.
• Provide reporting and data tracking support to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Partner to create and deliver visually engaging presentations supporting TA projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding programs, completing necessary paperwork.
• Generate offer letters and hire applicants through the ATS, completing verification of new hire paperwork and background checks.
• Utilize the ATS system to gather recruitment data and present relevant metrics.
• Analyze data and provide insights on recruitment trends.
• Assist with college and trade school recruiting initiatives, partnering in building strategies, engaging students through job fairs, information sessions, campus organizations, and attending career fairs.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to recruitment, selection, and hiring in alignment with local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from a publicly accredited college or university. Equivalent education and experience may substitute.
• Two (2) years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or recruitment coordination.
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Familiarity with employment laws (EEO, ADAAA, ADEA, etc.) and hiring compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive compensation.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Hybrid Retirement Program with a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational Assistance Program: tuition reimbursement, paid memberships, paid conference and training opportunities.
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on‑site OUC fitness facilities.
• Access to family‑oriented recreational areas.
• Paid conference and training opportunities.
• Free downtown parking.
• Hybrid work schedule.

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