Talent Acquisition Partner

Meriton • Irving, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Partner supports Meriton and its operating companies by delivering full life cycle recruiting and best-in-class service. The role uses creative sourcing methods and collaborates with stakeholders to hire exceptional talent for a growing, multi-brand business. The successful candidate is an independent self-starter who is innovative, resourceful, organized, and communicative.

The position is based in the shared services office in Irving, Texas, with a hybrid schedule requiring three in-office days per week once fully trained and performing all functions within the role’s scope. The schedule may fluctuate or change based on project, position, or company needs, in coordination with the VP, Talent Acquisition or another appropriate sponsor. Flexible scheduling is required to plan, host, and attend recruiting events and visit operating companies as needed. Some travel is required.

The role is performed in a corporate setting with usually moderate noise and potentially moderate-to-high stress levels. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role involves regular use of a computer keyboard and telephone; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of full life cycle recruitment experience, including proactive sourcing and use of available resources to attract qualified candidates.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and customer relationship management systems.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong communication and ability to influence and persuade across all organizational levels, with confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations and shift priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for recruiting events and operating-company visits; some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• A blend of agency and in-house recruiting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement recruiting best practices to attract and retain top talent, build a strong employer brand, and manage recruitment resources effectively and efficiently.
• Source candidates who meet job profiles and build a diverse talent pool for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct intake sessions with hiring leaders to set expectations and service-level agreements, understand position needs, and partner on accurate, clear job descriptions.
• Use passive sourcing and recruiting techniques, including Boolean searches, referrals, databases, job boards, social media, career events, and networks.
• Track candidate data in real time in the applicant tracking system and conduct regular data audits.
• Track recruiting metrics and sourcing effectiveness to identify improvement opportunities and optimize the recruitment process.
• Analyze job requirements and develop unique recruitment initiatives to attract top talent.
• Provide a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and a seamless hiring process.
• Partner with university relations colleagues on college recruiting, including attending career fairs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level