Talent Acquisition Business Partner

USA for UNHCR•Washington, NY

15h

About The Position

USA for UNHCR is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Talent Acquisition Business Partner to execute a transformative hiring strategy that promotes equitable access to opportunity, builds talent pipelines, and strengthens organizational agility. The role manages end-to-end recruitment, partners with hiring managers, and develops strategies to improve recruitment efficiency and candidate experience in support of organizational talent goals. The position also contributes to broader HR priorities, including onboarding, employee engagement, policy updates, and HR events. It is part of a small HR team and may provide backup support to HR colleagues. Work may be performed in-office, remotely, or in a hybrid setting, depending on organizational requirements and role-specific expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
Hands-on experience sourcing candidates with LinkedIn Recruiter.
Hands-on experience managing requisitions and candidate workflows in Greenhouse.
Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment laws.
Knowledge of employer branding to increase visibility and attractiveness to prospective candidates.
Deep knowledge of DEIB recruitment practices and talent branding strategies.
Ability to build ATS reports and dashboards to track recruiting metrics.
Strong analytical skills to assess recruitment metrics and make data-informed decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle candidate information and documentation confidentially and meticulously, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Flexibility and openness to change, including the ability to navigate challenges and adjust strategies.
Ability to collaborate within a small HR team, share information, take on shared work, and prioritize team goals.
Ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Excel reporting.

Nice To Haves

Recruiting experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
Certifications such as SHRM-CP or AIRS.
Understanding of refugee issues and global affairs.

Responsibilities

Manage structured, full-cycle recruitment from job requisition through hire, ensuring an efficient and engaging experience for candidates and hiring teams.
Optimize recruitment systems to support scalable, mission-aligned hiring.
Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and community partnerships.
Partner with hiring managers on job design, selection criteria, and hiring decisions.
Lead employer branding initiatives across platforms to increase visibility and alignment with organizational values.
Deliver inclusive and transparent candidate experiences that reinforce belonging and organizational integrity.
Use recruitment data to inform workforce planning and identify mobility opportunities.
Collaborate with HR and Learning and Development to design onboarding that accelerates engagement and retention.
Maintain applicant tracking system integrity, document processes, and ensure compliance and consistency.
Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance, and quality-of-hire, to drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to team-wide HR projects and priorities, such as onboarding, engagement, policy updates, and HR events.
Provide backup support to HR colleagues as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.