Talent Acquisition Partner

Mohawk Global Logistics Corp•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

At Mohawk Global, we take a proactive, relationship-first approach to talent. We don’t wait for roles to open to think about talent - we build meaningful relationships early, intentionally, and for the long term. The Talent Acquisition Partner is a high-trust, outbound role responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing high-potential talent across campuses, industry events and competitive organizations - often months or years in advance of a hiring need. This role is accountable for maintaining a warm, ready, and culturally aligned talent bench that supports Mohawk Global’s long-term growth. This role ensures Mohawk Global is never starting from zero when it comes to talent. By building relationships early and intentionally, the Talent Acquisition Partner plays a critical role in delivering on our values to Enrich, Care, and Deliver.

Requirements

Proven experience in relationship-driven talent acquisition or strategic recruiting
Experience with campus recruiting, passive sourcing, or competitive talent engagement
Comfort operating independently in an outbound, highly visible role
Exceptional relationship-builder with strong professional presence
Naturally curious, proactive, and credible
High emotional intelligence and strong follow-through
Organized and disciplined in managing long-term relationships and follow-through
Trusted to represent Mohawk Global independently
Willingness to travel (up to 75%) to campuses, conferences, trade shows, and industry events
Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend events
Ideal for professionals who love being out in the field building real connections

Responsibilities

Proactive Talent Scouting & Relationship Building Identify and engage high-potential talent through campus partnerships, trade shows, industry events, professional associations, and competitive environments
Build long-term, trust-based relationships with early-career, experienced, and leadership-level talent
Keep high-potential individuals warm, informed, and engaged until the right opportunity aligns
Campus & Emerging Talent Partnerships Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, trade schools, and academic programs aligned with Mohawk Global’s future talent needs
Partner with career services, faculty, and student organizations
Position Mohawk Global as an employer of choice early in talent careers
Passive & Competitive Talent Engagement Proactively identify and engage passive and competitor talent
Build discreet, professional relationships grounded in credibility and trust
Share talent market insights with People & Culture and business/executive leaders
Talent Pipeline Ownership Build, segment, and maintain evergreen talent pipelines for critical, niche, and future roles
Educate prospective talent on Mohawk Global’s culture, values, and growth paths
Maintain disciplined tracking of relationships and engagement
Employer Brand Ambassador Represent Mohawk Global externally with confidence, professionalism, and authenticity
Partner with People & Culture and Marketing to strengthen employer brand presence
Communicate Mohawk Global’s story in a compelling and human way
Internal Partnerships Collaborate closely with People & Culture, hiring leaders, and executives
Provide regular pipeline insights, readiness updates, and talent intelligence
Act as a trusted advisor on talent availability and future hiring needs