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Recruiting Partner

NiSource · Columbus, OH · 3 days ago
$70k–$105k/yrFull-time

Job Scope

The Recruiting Partner is a Talent Acquisition professional responsible for executing full lifecycle recruiting activities while building foundational consulting, sourcing, and relationship-management skills. This role focuses on delivering timely, high-quality hiring outcomes through strong execution, collaboration, and adherence to established recruiting processes. The Recruiting Partner operates within clearly defined recruiting strategies and processes, with guidance from a Senior Recruiting Partner or Lead Recruiting Partner, and is responsible for learning to apply recruiting best practices, labor market fundamentals, and data-driven decision-making—without independent strategy ownership.

Essential Functions

  • Recruiting Execution & Partnership

    • Execute recruiting activities aligned to defined hiring plans, processes, and priorities, partnering closely with hiring leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition teammates.
    • Support hiring leaders by providing guidance on recruiting steps, candidate flow, and process expectations.
    • Build foundational consulting skills by asking thoughtful questions, applying feedback, and escalating issues appropriately.
    • Navigate day-to-day recruiting activities with growing independence while seeking guidance on complex situations.
  • Requisition & Pipeline Management

  • Own assigned requisitions and execute full lifecycle recruiting activities, including intake support, sourcing, screening, candidate presentation, offer coordination, and closing.
  • Proactively source and build candidate pipelines using approved sourcing strategies, tools, and social platforms.
  • Monitor pipeline health and flag risks or challenges to senior team members.
  • Candidate & Hiring Leader Experience

    • Deliver a positive, inclusive, and consistent candidate experience through timely communication, follow-up, and feedback.
    • Serve as a brand ambassador by clearly communicating the organization’s value proposition and employment opportunities.
  • Data, Learning & Continuous Improvement

    • Track recruiting activity and results, ensuring accurate and timely updates within the Applicant Tracking System.
    • Review recruiting metrics with guidance to understand progress, identify trends, and improve execution.
    • Actively learn recruiting best practices, tools, and labor market fundamentals through training, peer collaboration, and feedback.
    • Contribute ideas and participate in continuous improvement initiatives led by senior team members.
  • Operational Excellence & Compliance

    • Ensure recruiting activities and documentation comply with OFCCP, EEO, and internal standards.
    • Maintain accurate applicant, interview, and offer data within the Applicant Tracking System (Workday).
    • Communicate approved employment offer details clearly and accurately, partnering with senior team members as needed.
    • Handle sensitive candidate and business information with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

    Required Qualifications

    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field OR equivalent job-related experience including relevant military service, where duties, scope, and responsibilities align with the essential function of the role

    • 1–3 years of experience supporting or owning full lifecycle recruiting activities or equivalent experience gained through military service, demonstrated through staffing, coordination, candidate engagement, or talent-related responsibilities.
    • Foundational experience sourcing, screening, and closing candidates across a variety of roles.
    • Demonstrated ability to follow defined processes, apply feedback, and continuously learn.
    • Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships with candidates and hiring leaders.
    • Solid organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience using Workday or similar Applicant Tracking Systems.
    • Bachelor's degree.
    • Equivalent military experience is evaluated based on demonstrated competencies, transferable skills, and scope of responsibility rather than job titles alone.
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