Talent Acquisition Partner
About The Position
Acting as a Senior Talent Partner supporting DDN's Engineering hiring needs across software, infrastructure, systems, and emerging technology teams, supporting DDN's Engineering teams based in Raleigh, NC. It partners closely with Engineering hiring managers, Finance, and HR to execute effective, scalable recruiting strategies for technical roles. This individual operates as a hands-on recruiting partner, driving full-cycle hiring, contributing to workforce planning discussions, ensuring compliance, and delivering a strong candidate and stakeholder experience across the talent lifecycle.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with a strong focus on Engineering or technical roles
- Experience partnering with hiring managers in a consultative recruiting capacity
- Solid understanding of technical roles, hiring markets, and competitive talent landscapes
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
- Experience working within Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS platforms
- Familiarity with US labor regulations and hiring compliance requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting for infrastructure, systems, storage, HPC, AI/ML, or distributed systems roles
- Familiarity with job leveling and compensation frameworks
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to Engineering hiring managers for mid-to-senior level technical roles
- Partner with hiring managers on role scoping, workforce planning input, and hiring prioritization
- Translate technical and business hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies aligned with DDN's growth objectives
- Own full-cycle recruiting for Engineering roles, from intake through offer and close
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies for technical talent across the US technology talent market, including passive candidate engagement
- Drive inclusive, equitable, and consistent interview processes aligned with company standards
- Partner with Engineering, Finance, and HR to ensure alignment on approvals, compensation, and compliance
- Provide input on job leveling, role alignment, and market considerations
- Support improvements to recruiting processes, tools, and reporting to drive efficiency
- Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience for technical candidates
- Represent DDN's culture, mission, and values throughout the hiring process
- Support initiatives to strengthen DDN's engineering employer brand
- Collaborate with fellow recruiters and TA team members, sharing sourcing and process best practices
- Support TA initiatives, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
