AVP, Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Partnership Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Employment is seeking a Recruitment Leader based in New York. This role involves developing talent acquisition strategies, managing the full hiring cycle, and ensuring compliance with employment guidelines. Key responsibilities include mentoring recruitment team members, conducting candidate assessments, and leveraging data for recruitment optimization. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships and be adept in HR functions to support organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact workforce engagement and talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
• Lead and mentor recruitment team members and establish best practices.
• Manage full-cycle hiring process for assigned business units.
• Conduct structured candidate assessments and maintain documentation.
• Build relationships with applicants and hiring leaders.
• Implement proactive sourcing methods to attract diverse talent.
• Leverage workforce data to support hiring recommendations.
• Oversee onboarding coordination for new hires.
• Support HR policy creation and maintenance.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to improve efficiency.
• Participate in employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment guidelines.
• Provide support across HR functions as needed.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategies

Recruiting best practices

Candidate assessments

HR policies and compliance

Data analysis for recruitment

Job description

• Collaborate with senior HR leadership to develop and implement strategic talent acquisition and workforce engagement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor recruitment team members by establishing hiring best practices, supporting inclusive recruitment initiatives, and maintaining service and performance expectations.
• Manage the full-cycle hiring process for assigned business units, including workforce planning consultations, position advertising, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitation.
• Conduct structured candidate assessments and maintain accurate recruitment documentation while ensuring fair and compliant hiring practices consistent with applicable employment regulations and company standards.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with applicants, hiring leaders, and internal partners to support a positive recruitment experience.
• Translate operational staffing needs into targeted sourcing strategies designed to attract highly qualified and diverse talent pipelines.
• Develop and implement proactive sourcing methods using recruiting platforms, networking channels, digital outreach campaigns, and talent market research.
• Leverage workforce data, labor market trends, and recruitment reporting to support hiring recommendations and process optimization.
• Oversee pre-employment screening and onboarding coordination to ensure timely completion of hiring requirements and seamless new hire integration.
• Support the creation, review, and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and process documentation in partnership with HR leadership.
• Produce and analyze recruiting and HR operational metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery.
• Participate in broader human resources programs related to employee engagement, performance support, retention, and workplace initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational employment guidelines and operational requirements.
• Provide flexible support across HR functions and special projects in response to evolving organizational priorities and business needs.