Lead, Talent Acquisition

Crisis Prevention Institute Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crisis Prevention Institute Inc is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to drive end-to-end recruitment excellence. You will partner with hiring managers, translate business needs into clear role requirements, and manage candidate pipelines from sourcing to offer, ensuring CPI’s strategy and customer impact are reflected in every search.

Day-to-day duties include building sourcing plans, conducting phone screens and assessments, coordinating interviews, generating accurate reports, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of corporate or agency recruiting experience.
• 3+ years using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• 3+ years sourcing tools and platforms experience.
• Strong sourcing expertise across multiple channels and tools.
• Working knowledge of employment laws in recruiting.
• Knowledge of compensation practices and offer development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, urgency, and strong judgment.
• Ability to collaborate and manage multiple priorities.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Proficient with recruitment technology and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and resumes in the ATS.
• Conduct phone screens and skills-based assessments.
• Compare candidate qualifications to role needs and determine next steps.
• Lead post-interview debriefs with interviewers and hiring managers.
• Manage interview documentation and notes in the ATS.
• Initiate background checks and reference verification.
• Partner with hiring managers to keep searches moving and candidates engaged.
• Support offer development with market data and internal equity.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Candidate engagement

ATS proficiency

Interviewing & assessment

Hiring analytics

Stakeholder management

Vendor partnerships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

ATS

Sourcing platforms

Microsoft Office

CRM/recruitment tools

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Lead is responsible for end-to-end recruitment excellence, delivering high quality talent through consultative partnerships with hiring managers and proactive, transparent communication throughout the hiring process. Build knowledge of CPI departments and products related to the hiring process, including the ability to translate business and product needs into clear role requirements, assess candidate fit, and support hiring decisions that align with CPI’s strategy and customer impact.

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Talent Sourcing

• Build, implement, and continuously improve the Talent Acquisition function, including recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, systems, and external & internal vendor partnerships
• Lead intake and job scope meetings with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, success criteria, and hiring strategies
• Provide relevant labor market data and recommendations to guide candidate requirements and sourcing approaches
• Develop and execute recruitment marketing and sourcing plans aligned with position needs
• Source candidates through resume databases, search engines, networking platforms, and referrals
• Build and maintain strong internal and external talent pipelines

Candidate Engagement & Experience

• Engage candidates using a mix of communication channels (phone, email, social media, etc.)
• Clearly articulate CPI’s value proposition and the opportunity to prospective candidates
• Prepare candidates for interviews by providing guidance on logistics, expectations, and professional presence
• Deliver timely, proactive communication to candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Leverage the Office and HR Coordinator for scheduling and other admin tasks

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Review and evaluate applications and resumes within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Conduct and assess phone screens and skillsbased evaluations aligned to job requirements
• Compare candidate qualifications to role needs and determine appropriate next steps
• Conduct post-interview debriefs with interviewers and hiring managers
• Manage interview documentation and notes within the ATS
• Initiate and review background checks and reference information

Hiring Partnership & Offer Support

• Knowledge of CPI departments and products
• Partner with hiring managers to keep searches moving forward and candidates engaged
• Support offer development by providing market data, compensation guidance, and internal equity considerations
• Assist with cost forecasting and recruiting related reporting

Reporting and Data-Sharing

• Use recruiting technology (ATS and reporting tools) to generate, analyze, and share accurate talent acquisition metrics with stakeholders.
• Translate recruiting data into clear, actionable insights through concise reports and summaries that inform hiring decisions.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across HR systems to enable timely, transparent reporting of key hiring data.

Service Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Create accurate and timely job descriptions, job postings, and offer letters
• Provide regular recruiting metrics and activity updates to stakeholders
• Identify challenges within searches and recommend solutions
• Communicate search status proactively with hiring managers, offering consultative guidance
• Participate in talent management initiatives, change management efforts, and continuous improvement activities
• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Perform other position related duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related discipline, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience in corporate or agency recruiting
• 3+ years of experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• 3+ years of experience with sourcing tools and platforms

Demonstrated strong sourcing expertise, including hands‑on experience leveraging multiple sourcing channels, tools, and strategies to build diverse, high‑quality candidate pipelines

• Working knowledge of employment laws related to recruitment and compliance
• Working knowledge of compensation practices and offer development
• Strong communication, facilitation, problemsolving, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong sense of urgency
• Proven ability to collaborate, build trust, and manage multiple priorities
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Strong systems aptitude, particularly with recruitment technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams