Talent Acquisition Partner

This position requires frequent travel throughout New York State, including on-site visits to various NYS locations.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for proactively sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across multiple regions. This role requires a high level of initiative, including cold calling passive candidates, traveling to recruitment events, and meeting defined performance benchmarks. The Talent Acquisition Partner will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to ensure staffing goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct cold calls to passive candidates and build rapport to generate interest in open roles.

• Utilize social media, job boards, employee referrals, and networking to identify and attract qualified candidates.

• Maintain a robust pipeline of talent for current and future hiring needs.

• Travel to job fairs, college campuses, community events, and partner organizations to promote employment opportunities.

• Candidates must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout New York State to meet organizational needs.

• Represent the organization professionally and enthusiastically at all external recruitment events.

• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly benchmarks for candidate outreach, interviews scheduled, and hires made.

• Track and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).

• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.

• Coordinate interview logistics and maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.

• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (e.g., Paycom).

• Ensure compliance with EEOC, DOL, and internal hiring policies.

• Assist in developing and updating job descriptions and interview guides.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License from New York, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) OR Must have the ability to take ample public transportation to attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed.