Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Purpose: Manages the full cycle recruitment process, which includes employer branding, sourcing, and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, offer negotiation, and pre-employment processing. Collaborates with hiring managers and business partners to support the implementation of recruiting programs and strategies designed to attract and acquire the best talent for the organization and in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Employs traditional sourcing strategies, leverages internal and external sources, wide reach and niche job boards, network groups, social media, and passive candidates outreach strategies to attract and secure talent. Primary Functions: Partner with hiring managers by providing guidance to develop, implement, and measure strategic recruitment plans and identify talent needs throughout the selection and hiring process. Manage recruitment, selection, and hiring practices to ensure compliance with state, federal laws and OUC policies and procedures; Review, evaluate, and conduct candidate phone screening, job assessments and refer qualified candidates to the hiring manager; Proactively utilize social media platforms, groups, associations, and internet searches to source and engage passive candidates; Partners with hiring managers and conduct intake meetings to acquire in-depth understanding of positions and ideal candidate profiles; Consult with hiring managers on an ongoing basis to develop and implement strategies for future talent needs; Advises managers and employees on talent acquisition policies, procedures, pre-employment and onboarding process; Manages and utilizes the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for maintaining a continuous qualified candidate pool; Assist applicants with the application process, maintain candidates' engagement throughout the selection process, and provide updates to external/internal applicants on hiring decisions on a timely manner; Serve as a brand ambassador, supporting and sharing the organization’s employer value proposition, both internally and externally, by demonstrating and articulating OUC’s values, culture, work environment, benefits and wellness and other areas as necessary; Implement creative and targeted recruitment/marketing strategies across diverse job boards and social media platforms to attract and acquire the best talent as well as pipelining talent for future needs; Completes pre-employment process, background checks, and coordinates start dates and candidate on-boarding; Proctor assessments; Assist with college and trade school recruiting initiatives by: Engaging students through job fairs, information sessions, case studies, campus organizations, etc.; Expanding relationships with career services and faculty at target schools; Identifying targeted schools and majors based on talent needs; Managing and developing relationships with select schools, colleges, and universities; Conducting and creating extensive on-campus recruiting events; Attending various career fairs; Collaborate in department’s projects and partner in Human Resources projects outside the direct scope of talent acquisition in support of the organization; partner in the development and delivery of in-person and virtual talent acquisition training; Maintain up-to date technical recruiting knowledge and best practices by reviewing publications, attending workshop, webinar, completing certifications and or attending conferences; Perform other duties as assigned.