Talent Acquisition & Partnerships Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Hallmark University, Main Campus | Full-Time

Are you a connector, relationship‑builder, and talent‑spotter? Hallmark University is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition & Employer Partnerships Specialist to help fuel our hiring needs and expand employment opportunities for our graduates.

This hybrid role blends recruiting, talent sourcing, and employer partnership development—perfect for someone who enjoys both finding great hires and cultivating industry relationships.

• Source and attract candidates for university positions through job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone/video interviews, and coordinate interview logistics.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and refine sourcing strategies.
• Manage job postings and candidate communication through the ATS.
• Support compliant, timely, and professional hiring processes.

• Identify and initiate new employer relationships aligned with Hallmark programs.
• Educate employers on our degrees, training programs, and graduate talent pipeline.
• Help coordinate employer involvement in advisory boards, speaker events, hiring events, and mock interviews.
• Maintain accurate employer activity and relationship notes in CRM tools.

• Monitor job boards and industry feeds for roles aligned to graduate skill sets.
• Share curated job leads with Career Services to support graduate placement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Career Services to align outreach with placement priorities.
• Track outreach, job leads, events, and partnership activity for reporting.

• Enjoy talking to people and building strong professional relationships.
• Are proactive, organized, and confident reaching out to candidates or employers.
• Have strong communication skills and a polished, professional approach.
• Can juggle multiple recruiting and partnership tasks at the same time.
• Are comfortable using ATS, CRM systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, employer relations, staffing, or similar.
• Experience conducting candidate phone screens and participating in interviews.

• Experience in higher education, workforce development, or graduate support environments.
• Familiarity with Linked In Recruiter and CRM pipeline management.
• Experience supporting career fairs, speaker series, or employer engagement events.

• Office and/or hybrid depending on University policy.
• Frequent phone/video communication and computer-based work.
• Occasional local travel, plus occasional evenings/weekends for hiring or employer events.

• Strong pipelines of well‑qualified candidates.
• Hiring manager satisfaction with screenings and candidate quality.
• Growth in employer partnerships and engagement activities.
• Relevant job leads shared consistently with Career Services.
• Accurate ATS/CRM documentation and timely reporting.

At Hallmark University, you’re not just filling jobs you’re shaping futures. You’ll help bring exceptional talent into our institution and open doors for graduates entering their careers. All employees participate in our Hallmark Character Program, which supports our mission‑driven culture.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!