Talent Acquisition Partner

Grand Canyon Education•Phoenix, AZ

25d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a strategic recruitment professional who independently manages full-cycle recruitment for Grand Canyon Education and Grand Canyon University. The role partners with hiring managers and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to define hiring needs, develop customized recruiting strategies, and make strategic hiring recommendations. It requires ownership of assigned requisitions, strong stakeholder relationships, compliance with relevant regulations, and flexibility to support critical hiring needs beyond standard business hours. The TAP sources and engages candidates, manages recruitment activity and documentation in Workday, supports hiring managers with interview and selection practices, and monitors recruitment outcomes. The position also contributes to process improvement and collaboration across the Talent Acquisition team and HRBPs while delivering a positive candidate experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
Experience training hiring managers on recruitment best practices and interview techniques.
Strong knowledge of ATS platforms; Workday is preferred.
Knowledge of sourcing tools.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and collaborate across organizational levels, including with senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
Experience planning and executing hiring events, job fairs, and other recruitment initiatives.
Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
Flexibility and availability beyond standard business hours to support critical hiring needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for higher education.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment cycle, including requisitions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to define role requirements aligned with organizational and department needs.
Use Workday and other tools to post positions, track candidates, and document recruitment activities.
Recommend top candidates and support strategic hiring decisions.
Advise hiring managers and HRBPs on recruiting strategies, market trends, talent availability, and best practices.
Train and educate hiring managers on interview techniques, candidate selection, and compliance requirements.
Conduct regular check-ins with hiring managers and HRBPs to assess satisfaction and address recruitment challenges.
Develop sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent through networking, social media, and community partnerships.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical roles.
Conduct behavioral-based and skills-focused phone screenings.
Represent Grand Canyon Education and Grand Canyon University as a brand ambassador and deliver a positive candidate experience.
Communicate proactively with candidates, provide updates, manage expectations, and gather post-interview feedback.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and organizational policies.
Maintain accurate and timely recruitment documentation in Workday.
Assess and improve recruitment processes, efficiency, and candidate experience.
Monitor recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and source effectiveness.
Provide leadership with updates on recruitment performance, trends, and challenges.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team members and HRBPs on strategies, process improvements, and cross-departmental hiring needs.
Participate in team meetings and share insights and best practices.
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.