Talent Acquisition Partner

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) • Orlando, FL

6d • $68,557 - $85,696 • Hybrid

About The Position

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner for its Employee Experience division. The role manages the full-cycle recruitment process, including employer branding, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and completing pre-employment processing. The Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates with hiring managers and business partners to develop and implement recruiting programs and strategies that attract and acquire talent while complying with applicable local, state, and federal laws. The role uses traditional and innovative sourcing methods, including internal and external sources, job boards, networking groups, social media, and outreach to passive candidates.

The position also supports college and trade-school recruiting, develops candidate pipelines, manages the Applicant Tracking System, advises managers and employees about hiring and onboarding processes, and represents OUC’s employer value proposition. It contributes to Human Resources projects and training, maintains current recruiting knowledge, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position is based at OUC’s Reliable location at 100 W. Anderson St., Orlando, Florida. The job may involve occasional exposure to dust, noise, and cold during external events. Work and event attendance outside standard hours may include evenings, early mornings, or weekends. Physical requirements include constant sitting, speaking, hearing, typing, writing, and reading; frequent standing and walking; potentially frequent driving of a company vehicle; and occasional overhead reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.

OUC describes itself as an industry-leading municipal utility committed to innovation, sustainability, and its community. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States when applying; the organization does not sponsor employment visas for this full-time position.

Requirements

• Three years of recruitment experience, specifically full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems.
• AIRS Certification must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Working knowledge of OFCCP requirements for tracking candidates, applicants, and prospects.
• Working knowledge of EEO and ADAAA requirements related to applications and hiring.
• Hands-on recruiting and sourcing knowledge, including social media, employee referrals, job boards, and passive-candidate sourcing.
• Knowledge of recruiting trends and innovative techniques, employment laws, and public-records requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRI systems, talent acquisition metrics, and report building.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, prioritize and plan activities, build effective working relationships and consensus, and plan and execute recruitment events and internship programs.
• Ability to attend work and events outside standard hours, including evenings, early mornings, or weekends, when required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.
• The job requires constant sitting, speaking, hearing, typing, writing, and reading; frequent standing and walking; potentially frequent company-vehicle driving; and occasional overhead reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from a publicly accredited college or university; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Experience with college and technical or vocational recruiting.
• Experience with talent acquisition metrics and reporting.
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion initiatives and practices, talent development, and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to develop, implement, and measure strategic recruitment plans and identify talent needs throughout selection and hiring.
• Manage recruitment, selection, and hiring practices in compliance with applicable laws, OUC policies, and procedures.
• Review and evaluate candidates, conduct phone screenings and job assessments, and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Use social media, professional groups, associations, and internet searches to source and engage passive candidates.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand positions and ideal candidate profiles.
• Consult with hiring managers on strategies for future talent needs.
• Advise managers and employees on talent acquisition policies and procedures, pre-employment processes, and onboarding.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System and maintain a qualified candidate pool.
• Assist applicants with the application process, maintain candidate engagement, and provide timely updates on hiring decisions.
• Represent OUC’s employer value proposition and communicate its values, culture, work environment, benefits, and wellness offerings.
• Implement targeted recruitment and marketing strategies across job boards and social media, and build talent pipelines for future needs.
• Complete pre-employment processes and background checks, coordinate start dates and onboarding, and proctor assessments.
• Support college and trade-school recruiting, including student engagement, career-services and faculty relationships, school and major targeting, campus recruiting events, and career fairs.
• Collaborate on department and Human Resources projects and help develop and deliver in-person and virtual talent acquisition training.
• Maintain current technical recruiting knowledge and best practices through publications, workshops, webinars, certifications, and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Hybrid Retirement Program with a fully funded cash balance account, defined-contribution plan with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational Assistance Program, including tuition reimbursement.
• Paid professional-association memberships and conference and training opportunities.
• Wellness incentives and free access to on-site OUC fitness facilities.
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas.
• Hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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