Talent Acquisition Partner

SCOPE Recruiting • Atlanta, GA

31d

About The Position

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 long-term growth. This role ensures the organization 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 core values.

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 a strong professional presence.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and credible.
• High emotional intelligence and strong follow-through.
• Organized and disciplined in managing long-term relationships.
• Willingness to travel (potentially 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.
• Relationship Management: Build long-term, trust-based relationships with early-career, experienced, and leadership-level talent. Keep individuals engaged until the right opportunity aligns.
• Campus & Emerging Talent Partnerships: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, trade schools, and academic programs. Partner with career services and student organizations to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Passive & Competitive Talent Engagement: Proactively identify and engage passive and competitor talent. Share talent market insights with People & Culture and executive leaders.
• Talent Pipeline Ownership: Build and maintain evergreen talent pipelines for critical, niche, and future roles. Maintain disciplined tracking of relationships and engagement.
• Employer Brand Ambassador: Represent the organization externally with confidence and authenticity. Partner with Marketing to strengthen employer brand presence.
• Internal Partnerships: Collaborate closely with hiring leaders and executives. Provide regular pipeline insights and act as a trusted advisor on talent availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed