Talent Acquisition Business Partner

STARC Systems Inc • Brunswick, ME

2d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner serves as STARC's strategic recruiting partner, responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies that enable business growth. This role partners closely with leaders across all functions to anticipate hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, provide market intelligence, and lead full-cycle recruitment for positions ranging from hourly operations roles to executive and technical leadership positions.
The Talent Acquisition Business Partner combines strategic workforce planning with hands-on recruiting execution to attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent while delivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping drive hiring decisions through data, market insights, and consultative partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive full-cycle talent acquisition experience supporting a broad range of positions across multiple business functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for manufacturing, operations, engineering, technical, corporate, professional, and leadership positions.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders by developing recruiting strategies, providing market insights, and influencing hiring decisions.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, candidate assessment, and employment laws related to recruiting and hiring.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging both active and passive candidates using a variety of recruiting channels, networking strategies, and modern sourcing tools.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other HR & recruiting technologies to effectively manage the recruitment process and candidate pipelines.
• Working knowledge of compensation practices, labor market trends, and offer development and negotiation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent searches while meeting business priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS platforms.
• Independent thinker who embraces new ideas and pushes boundaries.
• Exhibits strong alignment with STARC’s core values: Team Aligned, Safety Focused, Committed, Innovative & Growth Oriented.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Goal-oriented, focused on creating great products and driving company growth.
• Superior communication skills—visual, written, and oral—capable of inspiring teams and articulating clear strategies.
• Perspective-driven, balancing business, customer, and employee goals while fostering a positive, inspiring work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition partner to leaders across all business functions, providing consultative guidance on hiring strategy, organizational needs, and labor market trends.
• Partner with business leaders to proactively identify current and future talent needs and develop recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise hiring managers on candidate assessment, interview best practices, compensation positioning, and selection decisions.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for exempt, non-exempt, technical, professional, manufacturing, leadership, and specialized positions across the organization.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies utilizing direct sourcing, networking, referrals, social recruiting, professional associations, and emerging recruiting technologies.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Manage all aspects of the recruiting process including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and labor market trends to identify opportunities for improving hiring effectiveness, quality of hire, and time-to-fill.
• Recommend improvements to recruiting processes, technology, employer branding, and candidate engagement.
• Support workforce planning initiatives in partnership with HR and business leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, trade schools, professional organizations, military organizations, and community partners.
• Represent STARC at recruiting events, career fairs, networking functions, and industry conferences.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience that reflects STARC's culture and employer brand throughout every stage of the hiring process.
• Ensure timely, transparent communication with candidates and hiring managers while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner closely with the HR team and organization leaders to ensure successful onboarding and long-term hiring success.
• Support diversity of sourcing strategies to broaden talent pools and strengthen organizational capability.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, relevant to the roles and business needs

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan options
• Tech stipend
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer HSA contribution for eligible employees enrolled in an HSA-compatible plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance options
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program resources
• Virtual care resources
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior