Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Oxfam America•Washington, DC

About The Position

Oxfam America is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to create a thoughtful, inclusive, equitable, and respectful hiring experience. The role manages full-cycle recruitment, advises hiring managers on consistent and equitable selection decisions, and develops onboarding that prepares new employees to contribute from day one. It also leads recruitment, onboarding, tracking, and management of intern, fellow, and volunteer programs, and maintains recruitment and onboarding systems, records, analytics, tools, and processes. The position works with internal stakeholders—including staff, hiring managers, and executive leadership—and external stakeholders such as candidates, universities, PEOs, immigration attorneys, staffing vendors, and confederation partners. It collaborates across Human Resources, hiring departments, Finance, and Technology and Information Management. The role is expected to support Oxfam America’s mission and values, promote gender justice and racial equity, contribute to a safe and accountable workplace, and work collaboratively with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
At least 7 years, or equivalent, of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment operations, onboarding, or a related human resources function.
Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment across all levels, from individual contributors and managers to executive roles.
Strong business acumen and ability to advise hiring managers while supporting inclusive, structured selection practices.
Experience coordinating onboarding, orientation, and employment documentation.
Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws affecting recruitment and onboarding.
Proven experience serving as a thought partner to executives and key decision makers.
Bias for action and a solution-oriented approach.
Experience using applicant tracking and human resources information systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple recruitments, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to complete and accurate records.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Cultural humility and ability to work effectively across different functions, identities, backgrounds, and cultures.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Commitment to Oxfam America’s mission, values, and goals, and to collaborative work that treats all persons with dignity and respect.
Fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity in areas of responsibility, with commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity.
Commitment and accountability for contributing to a safe and accountable workplace, projects, and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities served.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SmartRecruiters, Unit4 Business World, or ADP Workforce Now.
Experience working in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or globally distributed organization.
Experience building diverse candidate pipelines and advancing inclusive hiring practices.
Experience coordinating intern, student, or volunteer programs.
An HR or recruiting certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, AIRS, or an equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment from job scoping and intake through outreach, screening, interviews, talent evaluation, references, background checks, and employment offers.
Partner with hiring managers to develop and manage recruitment plans, timelines, and equitable, structured selection processes.
Coach hiring teams on inclusive recruitment practices and effective use of the SmartRecruiters applicant tracking system.
Create engaging, transparent job advertisements for targeted career and social media platforms.
Build and monitor talent pipelines while maintaining a timely, respectful, equity-focused candidate experience.
Develop relationships with diverse professional networks, agencies, universities, community organizations, and other outreach partners.
Represent Oxfam America at virtual and in-person career events.
Develop and monitor talent analytics, including pipeline health and recruitment metrics, and report on outcomes.
Facilitate a consistent and welcoming onboarding process, including role-specific onboarding developed with hiring managers and internal partners.
Facilitate biweekly new employee orientation sessions.
Coordinate onboarding logistics across Human Resources, hiring departments, Finance, and Technology and Information Management.
Ensure timely and compliant completion of Form I-9, E-Verify, tax forms, policy acknowledgments, and other required employment documentation.
Enter and maintain accurate employee information in applicable HR systems.
Coordinate with Technology and Information Management and hiring teams to ensure employees receive necessary equipment, access, and support.
Collect feedback from new employees and managers and improve the onboarding experience.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, tracking, and management of intern, fellow, and volunteer programs.
Partner with managers to establish program assignments, learning objectives, supervision expectations, and timelines.
Develop outreach strategies and relationships with diverse universities and constituencies for intern, fellow, and volunteer programs.
Maintain program documentation and support compliance with applicable labor laws and educational agreements.
Monitor program participation and outcomes and recommend improvements.
Maintain accurate recruitment analytics and information in SmartRecruiters, Unit4 Business World, ADP Workforce Now, and other applicable systems.
Maintain recruitment tools, templates, process guides, and standard operating procedures.
Analyze recruitment and onboarding data to identify trends, barriers, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure recruitment and onboarding records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
Collaborate with HR colleagues to improve efficiency and effectiveness while preserving a human-centered candidate and employee experience.
Stay current with professional standards, trends, and issues affecting the role and pursue continuous learning.
Perform other duties reasonably related to the position.