Talent Acquisition Partner

CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Sarasota, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ceres is seeking a results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner to support continued growth across our entities and be a part of a dynamic global Talent Acquisition team. This role leads searches, serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and helps ensure the organization remains ready to meet both routine and crisis-driven workforce demands. This role reports to the Talent Acquisition Leader and is based in Sarasota, FL, Cameron Park, CA or Houston, Texas and requires working onsite, 5 days per week. Only candidates currently located in or near the area will be considered. As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Ceres, your job is to keep the business staffed with the right people for normal growth and for moments when demand spikes fast (storms, emergencies, contract awards, project mobilizations). You’ll run full-cycle recruiting, advise hiring leaders, and keep work moving in a fast, operationally-driven environment. You’ll be successful if you’re the kind of recruiter who can switch gears quickly, keep candidates engaged, and bring structure to hiring managers who may be busy, traveling, or focused on field execution.

Requirements

3+ years of agency recruiting experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting best practices
Experience working with ATS platforms and job boards
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-starter with a results-driven mindset
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
Ability to work onsite 5 days per week

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of recruiting compliance (EEOC, background check regulations, etc.)
Strong networking and stakeholder management skills
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Experience supporting high-volume or rapid-response hiring environments

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, hiring strategies, and advise on recruitment timelines.
Lead full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to offer across all functional areas and all levels of positions.
Proactively source active and passive talent via LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, niche platforms, and networking
Conduct phone/video interviews and present qualified candidates to hiring teams
Deliver a high-touch candidate experience, including interview preparation, feedback, and offer negotiation
Maintain accurate ATS data and ensure timely tracking of recruiting activities
Monitor and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness, etc.)
Support employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, and outreach campaigns
Ensure compliance with hiring laws, policies, and best practices (EEOC, background checks, data privacy)
Participate in special projects and hiring initiatives as needed