Talent Acquisition Partner

Lifeway Christian Resources•Remote,

5d•Remote

About The Position

Lifeway is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to own full-cycle recruiting for moderate-to-complex searches across the organization. The role partners with hiring leaders to define mission-aligned excellence, build talent pipelines ahead of open roles, and apply skills-based hiring, AI, and modern HR technology to recruiting and selection. This is a remote position open to candidates in the contiguous 48 U.S. states, with travel 4–6 times per year to Middle Tennessee for team meetings or other Lifeway events. Lifeway describes its culture as Work from Anywhere, mission-focused, and supportive of autonomy and flexibility with work hours. Equipment and resources are provided for a productive workspace, and travel is provided for key gatherings for remote team members. The position supports Lifeway’s mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in comprehensive benefits plans, including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, a 401(k) plan, maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, and mission trip time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle ownership of moderate-to-complex searches.
Experience partnering with hiring leaders and HR stakeholders, including Compensation, HR Business Partners, and Talent Experience.
Demonstrated excellence in fit assessment and mission alignment as defining criteria.
Strong proficiency in offer development, applying compensation range knowledge, and financial stewardship.
Considerable knowledge of skills-based hiring practices.
Strong proficiency in owning candidate experience across multi-stage, multi-stakeholder hiring processes.
Considerable knowledge of applicant tracking systems, including advanced workflow management and reporting.
Demonstrated excellence in contingency management, including background checks, drug screenings, and employment verifications, with sound escalation judgment.
Proven experience interfacing with enterprise HRIS and ATS platforms.
Ability to travel to the Nashville, Tennessee area 4–6 times per year.
Active involvement in an evangelical Christian church.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Hands-on experience successfully applying AI and emerging HR technology to recruiting.
Familiarity with Oracle HCM and iCIMS.
Familiarity with skills-based hiring frameworks, competency mapping, or job study processes, and exposure to compensation philosophy.
Experience in a faith-based, mission-driven, ministry, or publishing organization.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.

Responsibilities

Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
Own full-cycle recruiting for moderate-to-complex searches across multiple departments, from launch meeting through onboarding.
Track recruiting metrics and market intelligence to adjust hiring strategies.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for assigned function areas.
Run launch meetings and partner with hiring leaders.
Apply AI and emerging HR technology to sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding.
Develop screening questions and interview guides that connect role requirements to performance-driving competencies.
Conduct phone screens across a diverse requisition load.
Collaborate cross-functionally on searches and projects outside primary assignments.
Manage offers with sound independent judgment, partnering with others in HR.
Consult with HR Business Partners on complex situations.
Coordinate multi-stage, multi-stakeholder interview panels.
Manage reference checking and background screenings.