HR & Talent Acquisition Partner

Atomus Partners•Rochester, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

Atomus Partners is a growing fractional HR, Recruiting, and Finance firm that provides strategic guidance and hands-on support to businesses ranging from startups to established organizations. The HR & Talent Acquisition Partner supports clients across human resources and recruiting, with responsibilities shifting according to client needs. Work may include day-to-day HR operations, advising business leaders, and managing full-cycle recruiting. This is a fully remote role for someone located in the Rochester, NY area, where established professional relationships and knowledge of the local talent market can support clients' recruiting needs. The position is open to part-time or full-time candidates, with hours determined by experience, availability, and business needs. The balance between HR and recruiting may fluctuate; some months may focus primarily on recruiting and others on HR support. The role offers the opportunity to work with multiple organizations, collaborate with an experienced and supportive team, and apply HR and talent acquisition skills across different businesses and challenges. Atomus values collaboration, accountability, flexibility, and delivering strong client service.

Requirements

At least 3 years of progressive HR experience and at least 3 years of recruiting experience.
Direct experience managing full-cycle recruiting, including proactive candidate sourcing.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and employee relations.
Experience advising managers and business leaders on HR matters.
Ability to independently manage recruiting requisitions from intake through hire.
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between HR and recruiting responsibilities.
Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new HRIS, ATS, and collaboration platforms.
Comfort developing strategies and executing day-to-day work.
Located in the Rochester, NY area.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fractional HR, consulting, or outsourced HR environment.
Experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses, startups, or growing organizations.
Experience recruiting for professional, corporate, or technical positions.
Established professional relationships and candidate networks within the Rochester, NY market.
Experience with platforms such as Rippling, Paylocity, Gusto, or various applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR partner to assigned clients, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support.
Advise business leaders on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR best practices.
Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and other employee lifecycle activities.
Develop and update employee handbooks, policies, job descriptions, and HR processes.
Assist with HRIS administration, benefits, compensation, and other HR-related projects.
Help clients build and improve HR processes as their businesses grow.
Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of positions, from initial intake through offer acceptance.
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, ideal candidate profiles, and recruiting priorities.
Create job postings and develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
Proactively source, screen, and evaluate candidates across industries and functions.
Use professional networks, local market knowledge, and creative sourcing strategies to identify talent.
Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and provide hiring recommendations.
Maintain applicant tracking systems and candidate pipelines.
Provide a positive candidate and client experience throughout the recruiting process.
Build strong client relationships and become a trusted extension of clients' teams.
Manage multiple client engagements while staying organized, responsive, and proactive.
Identify opportunities to improve client processes and recommend solutions.
Collaborate with Atomus HR and Recruiting team members to ensure clients receive needed support.
Adapt to different company cultures, leadership styles, and business needs.