Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Kenneth Young Center•Schaumburg, IL
•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts while serving as a strategic partner to leaders across the organization. This role plays a critical part in shaping workforce decisions, advising on role design, and ensuring hiring strategies align with organizational priorities and operational needs. Beyond managing the recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Business Partner drives consistency, accountability, and quality in hiring practices, helping leaders make informed and effective talent decisions. This role is instrumental in building sustainable talent pipelines, strengthening the candidate experience, and supporting the organization’s ability to attract and retain high-quality, mission-aligned talent. Operating in both strategic and hands-on capacities, this role ensures that hiring efforts are efficient, intentional, and aligned with the organization’s long-term goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience will be considered
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in a complex or multi-program environment
  • Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with hiring managers and provide guidance on hiring decisions, role design, and workforce needs
  • Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and managing recruiting workflows
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to influence and guide hiring managers
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Adaptability in a dynamic, multi-program environment
  • Sound judgment and decision-making

Nice To Haves

  • Experience supporting or managing internship, early career, or pipeline programs preferred
  • Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs and align hiring plans with organizational priorities
  • Lead intake discussions to clarify role requirements, scope, and expectations
  • Provide guidance on role design, job structure, and hiring approach
  • Identify opportunities to streamline hiring practices across programs
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
  • Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for critical roles
  • Ensure timely and consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers
  • Support hiring leaders in making informed and effective hiring decisions
  • Lead the development and management of the organization’s non-clinical internship program, including sourcing, selection, and program coordination, to build a sustainable pipeline of early-career talent
  • Ensure a professional, responsive, and mission-aligned candidate experience
  • Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and community outreach efforts
  • Support development of recruiting content for external and internal platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, internal communications)
  • Strengthen employer brand to attract diverse and qualified candidates
  • Oversee the pre-boarding process from offer acceptance through Day 1 readiness
  • Coordinate background checks, offer documentation, and start date logistics
  • Partner with HR Operations to ensure a smooth transition into onboarding and new hire experience
  • Maintain clear communication and handoff processes between Talent Acquisition and HR Operations
  • Support the development and use of consistent interview guides and hiring practices
  • Ensure proper use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruiting workflows
  • Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and consistency in hiring
  • Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, candidate flow, etc.)
  • Partner closely with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to align hiring with organizational needs
  • Support initiatives that improve workforce stability, retention, and overall employee experience
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the organization, recognizing that responsibilities may evolve as the organization grows and operational needs change
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