Senior Talent Partner
About The Position
National CORE is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit affordable housing operators and is committed to transforming lives and communities by providing high-quality, safe, and affordable housing. We deliver Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity and Empowerment to thousands of children, families, and seniors each year. The Senior Talent Partner is a strategic recruiting leader responsible for managing high-impact, specialized, and leadership-level hiring across National CORE. This role blends advanced full-cycle recruitment with advisory support to department leaders, talent pipeline development, and project leadership related to workforce planning, interview training, and recruitment program development. The Senior Talent Partner serves as a primary talent advisor and works closely with Directors, VPs, and hiring leaders to shape hiring decisions, provide labor market insights, support equitable hiring practices, and build long-term talent strategies. This position operates as a senior individual contributor within the Talent Acquisition team, providing strategic partnership to leaders and supporting the advancement of recruitment practices across the organization.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including senior or specialized roles.
- Proven success partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
- Advanced sourcing and talent intelligence skills (market mapping, passive outreach).
- Demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions without direct authority.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to analyze recruitment data and present findings to leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including initiative, judgment, and team support.
- Proficiency in ATS platforms (Paycom preferred) and sourcing tools.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience accepted.
- Regular, punctual attendance.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use office technology for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nonprofit, real estate, construction, housing, or operations-based industries.
- Experience leading recruitment programs or training initiatives.
- Certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, AIRS, or LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Additional HR or recruiting credentials strongly preferred.
- Occasional travel for recruitment events or leadership meetings.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for senior, technical, and business-critical roles.
- Drive passive outreach, market research, and competitive talent mapping.
- Advise on talent availability, compensation alignment, and recruitment planning.
- Influence hiring decisions through structured candidate evaluations, market insights, and strategic recommendations.
- Coach leaders on interviewing, selection practices, and candidate assessment.
- Prepare screening evaluations, interview recommendations, and hiring insights.
- Provide guidance and support to Talent Partners on complex or stalled requisitions.
- Develop proactive talent pipelines for high-need or future-skill roles.
- Support recruitment marketing, job posting quality, and employer branding initiatives.
- Represent National CORE at events, career fairs, and industry outreach opportunities.
- Support and contribute to initiatives such as diversity outreach, interview training, process improvements, and recruitment programs
- Develop materials, workflow improvements, and documentation to improve TA operations.
- Support recruiting technology enhancements and strategic partnerships.
- Provide mentorship and peer support to Talent Partners and Specialists, sharing best practices and guidance on sourcing, evaluation, and hiring strategy.
- Leverage recruiting data, hiring trends, and candidate funnel insights to inform hiring strategies and provide recommendations to leaders.
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards across the hiring process.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of TA tools, playbooks, and processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
