Recruiting Partner

Job Title: Recruiting Partner Locations: Columbus OH (preferred) & Merrillville IN Hybrid Schedule: onsite Tuesday-Thursday 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. Support hiring leaders by coordinating interviews, managing expectations, and resolving routine process questions. 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.

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