Talent Acquisition Partner

Description Company Description The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact. Job Description The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for delivering full-cycle recruiting services while acting as a strategic advisor to business leaders. This role drives talent acquisition initiatives, develops effective sourcing strategies, supports workforce planning efforts, and ensures a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Core Responsibilities Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members Create sourcing plans and candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.Develop compelling job advertisements and recruitment marketing content to attract top talent.Produce candidate assessments, interview summaries, and hiring recommendations for hiring managers.Generate market intelligence reports, including talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring trends.Contribute to employer branding initiatives and talent attraction campaigns that enhance the company's reputation in the marketplace. Operations Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, position requirements, and organizational objectives.Source candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate evaluations to identify qualified talent.Coordinate interview schedules and manage communication between candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).Manage and continuously improve the organization's college and university recruiting strategy, including planning and executing career fairs, campus recruiting events, internship programs, and talent pipeline initiatives to attract emerging talent from targeted academic institutions.Provide timely candidate status updates and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.Monitor recruitment workflows to ensure compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations. Qualifications & Competencies Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.Experience recruiting within professional services or consulting environments strongly preferred. Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruiting platforms, and sourcing tools.Experience recruiting across multiple functions and levels, including professional, technical, leadership, and hard-to-fill roles. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of employment laws, hiring regulations, and recruiting best practices.Career fair planning, employer branding, event management, and university partnership development.Talent market trends, compensation structures, and competitive hiring practices.Written and verbal communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Additional Information At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life. At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity. The Salary Ranges For This Role Are As Follows $75,000 - $205,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Franscisco, San Jose, Seattle) $70,000 - $190,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria) $64,000 - $174,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier B - Sample Locations - Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland) $58,000 - $158,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C - Sample Locations - Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami) $55,000 - $150,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D - Sample Locations - Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa) Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees). At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career. Notice To Third Party Agencies Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.