HR & Talent Acquisition Partner

Atomus Partners•Rochester, NY

3d•$36 - $44•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, from startups to established organizations. The firm works as an extension of its clients’ teams. Its team is fully remote, collaborative, and composed of experienced professionals. The HR & Talent Acquisition Partner supports clients across human resources and recruiting. Depending on client needs, the role may involve day-to-day HR operations, advising business leaders, managing full-cycle recruiting, or a combination of these functions. The work spans multiple clients and requires shifting between responsibilities, managing competing priorities, and adapting to different environments. The position is fully remote, but candidates should be located in the Rochester, New York area and have established professional relationships and connections within the local talent market. Part-time and full-time arrangements are available, with hours determined by experience, availability, and business needs. The stated pay range is $36–$44 per hour.

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, with established professional relationships and connections in the local talent market.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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 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 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 remaining 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.