Talent Acquisition Partner - Campus & Early Talent

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for delivering full cycle recruiting support across the organization by building strong relationships with hiring managers, sourcing high quality candidates, and ensuring a positive and inclusive candidate experience. This role partners closely with HR and business leaders to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and help attract and retain top talent. Plays a key role in promoting Hillman’s employer brand and maintaining compliance throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
2+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting, preferably in a corporate or agency environment.
Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, ATS systems, and recruiting technologies.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Ability to organize, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to community engagement and inclusion in all hiring practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for specialized, hard to fill, or high volume roles preferred.
Familiarity with employer branding and social media recruiting preferred.
Data driven approach to decision making and process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer support.
Conduct intake sessions with hiring managers to clarify requirements, competencies, and selection criteria.
Source candidates through job boards, networking, employee referrals, social media, and proactive outreach to passive talent.
Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for recurring and critical roles.
Deliver timely and accurate communication to all candidates to ensure a positive experience.
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing guidance on interview best practices, equitable selection, and market availability.
Support hiring managers in creating consistent and structured interview processes.
Align recruiting strategies with workforce plans and business priorities.
Ensure all candidates receive a professional, transparent, and inclusive experience throughout the hiring process.
Coordinate interviews, provide candidate preparation, and deliver feedback in a timely manner.
Promote Hillman’s culture and values in all candidate interactions.
Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
Ensure compliance with company hiring policies and all applicable employment regulations.
Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support continuous improvements in TA tools, processes, and recruiting practices.
Represent Hillman at hiring events, career fairs, and community outreach activities when needed.
Stay informed on labor market trends, sourcing innovations, and competitive talent activity.
Assist in promoting Hillman’s employer brand through recruitment marketing and social engagement.
Ability to travel as needed for meetings, hiring events, or site visits (approx. 10–20%).
Performs other duties as assigned.