Talent Acquisition Partner Sr

Job description

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll be a strategic driver of Acosta’s talent strategy—leading full-cycle recruitment efforts and serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers. You’ll play a key role in sourcing, qualifying, and onboarding top-tier talent while ensuring compliance, consistency, and a best-in-class candidate experience.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified professionals and accelerate onboarding.

- Lead and mentor junior recruiters, providing guidance and evaluating third-party agency performance.

- Collaborate in a team-oriented environment, sharing best practices and fostering continuous improvement.

- Train recruiters on Acosta’s strategic direction, recruitment processes, and compliance standards.

- Serve as a subject matter expert, attending regional client business meetings and representing Talent Acquisition across the organization.

- Manage and support special projects that address critical business needs.

- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, job descriptions, and candidate profiles.

- Ensure accurate and compelling job postings are created to attract top talent.

- Work with sourcing teams to build effective pipelines using job boards, referrals, web searches, and industry-specific resources.

- Represent Acosta at networking events, career fairs, and online learning sessions to promote employer brand.

- Educate stakeholders on recruitment timelines, process improvements, and hiring strategies.

- Utilize applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools to identify and advance top candidates.

- Conduct behavioral-based phone screens to assess candidate fit, skills, and motivation.

- Guide hiring managers on interview techniques and selection decisions.

- Extend offers and manage the negotiation, closing, and administrative aspects of the hiring process.

- Consistently meet performance metrics and recruitment goals set by Talent Acquisition leadership.

- Collaborate with HR partners and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

- Perform other duties as assigned, including meeting physical requirements such as listening, seeing, and color perception.

Qualifications Education

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

- Minimum 3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience in high-volume exempt and non-exempt environments

- Prior experience leading or mentoring recruiters is preferred

- Proven success in sourcing hard-to-find candidates and building strong talent pipelines

- Experience in customer service or related industries is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

- Solid understanding of employment laws (EEO, ADEA, etc.)

- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced internet sourcing techniques

- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

- Strong problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking abilities

- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

- Ability to apply technical terminology and concepts to daily tasks

- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with flexibility for occasional nights and weekends

- Ability to train recruiters on best practices and recruitment processes

- Skilled in identifying top industry talent and leveraging referrals

- Ability to build and maintain proactive partnerships with business leaders

Personal Attributes

- Highly motivated, dynamic, and results-driven

- Strategic thinker with a consultative approach to recruitment

- Committed to continuous improvement and learning

Physical Requirements

- Ability to meet standard physical demands including listening, seeing, and color perception

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