Strategic Talent Advisor/Corporate Recruiter - Hybrid
About The Position
This is a 12-month contract role for a Strategic Talent Advisor/Corporate Recruiter, based in Westlake, TX, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role involves designing and executing data-informed recruiting strategies, serving as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle. Key responsibilities include building talent pipelines, assessing candidates using structured methods, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and applying business acumen to guide decision-making. The position requires a proactive approach to continuous learning in talent acquisition and supported industries, with opportunities for informal coaching and contributing to team initiatives.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate and/or retained search environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies for complex or hard-to-fill roles.
- Experience conducting skills-based and competency-based candidate assessments.
- Strong stakeholder consultation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize insights and recommendations clearly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience recruiting across multiple functions or business areas.
- Familiarity with workforce planning, talent market analysis, or employment branding concepts.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute data-informed recruiting strategies aligned to business needs and workforce plans.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders by providing market insights, talent recommendations, and clear guidance throughout the hiring process.
- Lead effective intake and consultation conversations that clarify role requirements, success outcomes, and hiring priorities.
- Apply knowledge of enterprise and functional strategies to influence recruiting approaches and outcomes.
- Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Leverage a variety of sourcing channels, tools, and outreach strategies to engage prospective candidates.
- Assess labor market trends, competitive talent dynamics, and employment brand perception to inform recruiting strategies.
- Apply structured, skills-based assessment methods to evaluate candidates for role-relevant capabilities.
- Partner with interview teams to promote consistent, fair, and effective interviewing practices.
- Prepare interview guides, facilitate interview debriefs, and synthesize feedback into clear, actionable summaries.
- Support inclusive hiring outcomes by ensuring candidate slates reflect a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across Talent Acquisition, HR, and the business.
- Deliver a positive, transparent, and respectful experience for candidates and hiring partners.
- Communicate clearly and confidently in one-on-one and small group settings, adapting to diverse audiences.
- Model a collaborative "One Client" approach by sharing best practices and seeking input from others.
- Apply critical thinking and business understanding to guide decision-making and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrate awareness of risk considerations and support compliant, consistent hiring practices.
- Take initiative to continuously build expertise in talent acquisition and the industries supported.
- Informally coach or mentor teammates and contribute to team-level initiatives or projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
