Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Steffes•Shelby, NC

About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is a strategic, hands-on recruiting leader responsible for both day-to-day talent acquisition and the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s overall recruiting strategy. This role partners closely with business leaders, Human Resources, and Marketing to attract, engage, and hire top talent while strengthening the company’s employee value proposition (EVP) and employer brand across the communities in which we operate. Steffes Core Values · Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component. · Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated. · Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together. · Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair. · Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all. · Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong recruiter and a strategic thinker who can fill roles today while building scalable recruiting programs that support long-term organizational growth.
7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with candidates, community partners, educational institutions, and external vendors.
Proficient in the use of HRIS, applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and standard office software to manage recruiting activities and data.
Demonstrated experience developing recruiting strategies, programs, and processes.
Strong understanding of employer branding, EVP development, and talent marketing principles.
Experience partnering with marketing or communications teams to support recruiting and employer brand initiatives.
Proven ability to influence leaders and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
10% travel to other Steffes locations.

Responsibilities

Lead full cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, including hourly, salaried, professional, and leadership positions.
Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract diverse, qualified candidates through multiple channels.
Manage candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding handoff, ensuring a positive and consistent process.
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to hiring managers on interviewing, selection, and hiring best practices.
Design, implement, and continuously improve the company’s overall recruiting strategy to support business growth.
Develop and manage recruiting programs such as workforce planning initiatives, early-career programs, referrals, internships, and community partnerships.
Partner with senior leaders to develop forward-looking workforce plans and proactive talent pipelines aligned with revenue growth, operational scalability, and succession needs.
Establish, refine, and report on recruiting processes, tools, and key talent acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance rate, pipeline strength, and hiring manager satisfaction, to drive efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Drive continuous automation of recruiting processes through the HRIS recruiting module.
Analyze recruiting data and labor market trends to proactively address talent risks and opportunities.
Develop, articulate, and manage the company’s Employee Value Proposition in partnership with HR leadership.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to build and maintain a strong employer brand across digital platforms, social media, and community presence.
Ensure consistent messaging about the company’s culture, values, career opportunities, and benefits.
Represent the company at job fairs, community events, educational partnerships, and industry networking opportunities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent availability, competitive market insights, and hiring strategies.
Partner cross-functionally with Human Resources, Marketing, Operations, and Support to align talent acquisition efforts with business objectives.
Drive adoption of standardized recruiting processes and hiring discipline across the organization, including structured interviews, competency-based assessments, and consistent selection criteria.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to candidate experience, onboarding readiness, and retention.