Talent Acquisition Partner

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will focus on full-cycle recruiting from candidate identification, engagement, and acquisition of top talent to support organizational objectives across bargaining, salaried non-exempt, exempt, managerial, and/or executive positions. This role focuses on talent acquisition, candidate engagement, and pipeline development for specialized technical and high-demand roles. You will utilize strategic sourcing techniques, Boolean search, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven talent tools, competitive intelligence, passive candidate engagement, and employer branding to build and maintain a strong pipeline of professionals. This role partners closely with hiring managers and Human Resources (HR) Business Partners to execute effective technical hiring strategies and support workforce planning initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
OR Applications without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Five years or more of relevant full-cycle recruiting experience is preferred
Proficiency in advanced search queries and Boolean strings
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with workforce planning and talent analytics

Responsibilities

Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies for critical technical roles using Boolean search, AI recruiting tools, data mining, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other technical platforms
Identify, engage, and nurture passive talent through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and talent communities to build a high-quality pipeline
Conduct talent mapping, competitive intelligence research, and market analysis to anticipate future hiring needs and drive data-driven recruitment
Build relationships with technical organizations, professional associations, universities, and industry forums to expand sourcing reach
Partner with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders to develop recruiting strategies that align with business goals
Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations for technical roles across bargaining, salaried non-exempt, exempt, managerial, and executive levels
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and recruitment marketing to enhance candidate experience and hiring efficiency
Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring a seamless process from sourcing to onboarding
Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
Track and analyze key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline conversion rates, and diversity hiring goals
Optimize recruitment marketing campaigns, leveraging social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), job boards, and programmatic advertising to attract top talent