Associate Talent Acquisition Partner

Position Summary:

• The Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner collaborates with business leaders and hiring managers on the recruitment and selection of candidates for open positions across the company, as well as proactive talent sourcing for future staffing needs. This role manages more complex roles to include sales, information technology, management and other niche positions. The TA Partner also manages a high volume of recruitment opportunities.
• Responsibilities include to attract, source, screen and recommend top talent to the company through proactive networking, facilitation of job postings, development of talent pipelines and deployment of talent acquisition campaigns that elevate the quality of candidates and new team members selected to join the organization.
• This role will manage talent acquisition processes and actively drive workflows to ensure effective candidate management through timely screening, selection and onboarding. The TA Partner will consult with hiring managers to make good hiring decisions that upgrade the skills, capability and overall caliber of the our  team.
• This position works with the TA Specialist to manage the candidate lifecycle from requisition to onboarding, curating the candidate experience on behalf of the company. The TA Partner may also participate in process re-engineering and/or drive projects to improve the workflow and capabilities of the Talent Acquisition Team.

Core Functions and Responsibilities: (Duties and responsibilities of the job. The list often includes statements explaining why the function is required.)

• Manage the recruitment life cycle to include the sourcing, screening, qualification, selection and onboarding of talent in partnership with business leaders and hiring managers for assigned business units and/or departments.
• Work independently, effectively managing volume, diversity and complexity of roles as assigned.
• Proactively source talent and facilitate exploratory conversations in anticipation of future staffing needs; recommend candidates and coordinate business engagement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with hiring managers across the company; serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for talent sourcing and screening. Consult on interview and selection decisions.
• Proactively network candidates, facilitate job postings, and utilize online sources to elevate the quality of candidates presented to managers, and subsequent new team members selected to join the organization.
• Manage the intake of new requisitions, review job data, audit for accuracy and partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist on the requisition approval and posting process. Assist with postings and serve as a back-up as needed.
• Actively track, manage and report on requisition and candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); ensure diligence and regular review of updates and information recorded.
• Ensure compliance with talent acquisition processes, diligence in utilizing designated platforms, data integrity and timely provision of reporting to all key stakeholders for the process.
• Participate in process re-engineering and/or drive projects to improve the workflow and capabilities of the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Develop effective partnerships with HR colleagues and other business partners across the Shared Services organization to ensure a web of support for candidates and internal clients.
• Manage the offer process with both hiring managers and candidates; negotiate terms; provide timely communications, anticipate needs and ensure a positive candidate experience on behalf of the company.
• Track and report on candidate and requisition activities; prepare ad-hoc reporting and provide staffing updates on open requisitions as needed.
• Develop domain knowledge of our business to include an understanding of organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with our policies, processes, and practices. Successfully complete all department and company required training.
• Model our Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism and code of conduct.
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our Values and Operating Principles.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Required: (Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be considered for the job)

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent combination of years of experience with High School diploma/GED) with 3+ years direct recruitment experience
• Experience recruiting for multiple levels of roles across multiple disciplines, a matrixed environment and a distributed workforce
• Previous experience successfully recruiting for Sales and/or Technology roles, positions of complexity and senior level opportunities
• Financial Services or Mortgage Industry experience preferred
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated project management experience specifically focused on new process implementation or process re-engineering
• Knowledge of federal/ state employment laws and regulatory requirements with ability to appropriately apply them and exercise judgement within
• Experience with and adept at utilizing ATS platforms, UltiPro/ UKG a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills with strong business, financial and technical acumen
• Mature decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to prioritize numerous tasks and manage shifting priorities with diligence
• Client focused with strong execution skills and results orientation
• Strong compliance orientation
• High-level of precision with attention to detail and consistency
• Flexible, open to change, ability to learn new things quickly
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and provide guidance for working groups

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit as well as work at a computer for extended periods of time, utilizing a keyboard and mouse. The employee should be able to communicate by telephone, email, and face-to-face.