Talent Acquisition Partner III

Manages full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions and business groups, develops effective sourcing and hiring approaches based on business and talent needs, and partners with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to improve hiring outcomes and recruiting processes.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition (40%)
  • Independently manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions from intake through offer acceptance, including sourcing, screening, candidate assessment, interview coordination, selection support, and offer management.
  • Adjust recruiting approaches based on position requirements, candidate availability, and hiring needs while maintaining an effective and consistent hiring process.
• Hiring Manager & HR Partnership (20%)
  • Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand position requirements, workforce needs, and recruiting priorities.
  • Develop appropriate recruiting approaches and provide guidance on candidate assessment, interviewing, talent availability, and hiring decisions.
  • Support consistent and equitable selection practices.
• Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development (15%)
  • Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs using direct sourcing, professional networks, recruiting platforms, educational institutions, community partnerships, and other channels.
  • Apply targeted sourcing techniques to identify qualified candidates for difficult-to-fill, specialized, or recurring positions.
• Recruiting Programs & External Partnerships (10%)
  • Plan and support recruiting events, career fairs, campus and early-career recruiting activities, community outreach, and partnerships with schools, workforce organizations, and other external talent sources.
  • Represent the Company professionally with prospective candidates and external partners.
• Recruiting Process Improvement & Analytics (10%)
  • Use recruiting data, trends, and hiring outcomes to identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate flow, hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and recruiting processes.
  • Lead or support improvements to recruiting workflows, tools, practices, and related Talent Acquisition initiatives.
• Candidate Experience & Employment Practices (5%)
  • Ensure timely and professional candidate communication throughout the recruiting process.
  • Support a positive representation of the Company in the talent market.
  • Apply consistent, compliant, and equitable recruiting and selection practices.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Experience operating as a strategic advisor to the business, not solely as a transactional recruiter.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective hiring strategies in partnership with HR.
• Proven ability to build relationships with and influence, challenge, and coach hiring managers to improve hiring outcomes.
• Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines, including campus or early-career recruiting.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and fair hiring practices.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or similar environments is preferred.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, candidate assessment, and selection practices.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and fair hiring practices.
• Ability to independently manage complex recruiting assignments and make sound recommendations based on business and candidate considerations.
• Ability to develop effective sourcing approaches and build sustainable talent pipelines.
• Strong consultation and relationship-building skills with hiring managers, HR partners, candidates, and external organizations.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and professional judgment skills.
• Ability to analyze recruiting data and trends and use findings to improve recruiting outcomes and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple recruiting priorities with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with regular computer and telephone use.
• Periodic work in manufacturing environments may be required, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Local or regional travel may be required for recruiting events, educational partnerships, career fairs, or other recruiting activities.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support recruiting events, candidate interviews, or business needs.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan.
• Basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.
• Education and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Onsite restaurant and gym.

About the Company

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace, and defense markets.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employees must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or certain protected individuals) and meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.