Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to drive end-to-end recruitment, build a strong sourcing pipeline, and optimize the recruitment operating system to support growth. You will partner with leaders and external vendors to design effective talent strategies and ensure compliant, efficient hiring.

You will coach hiring managers through interviews, manage vendor SLAs, and continuously refine processes using data and technology to deliver high-quality candidates in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including direct recruitment for exempt-level positions.
• Proven experience managing recruitment vendors and external partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, tools, and technologies.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations related to hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Lead Talent Acquisition Strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership, HR and hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with goals.
• Design and implement comprehensive talent acquisition plans to attract a diverse candidate pool.
• Continuously assess and refine talent acquisition strategies to align with business needs.
• Identify, manage, and build relationships with external recruitment vendors and partners.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs to ensure vendor performance.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for designated roles, sourcing, interviewing, and presenting candidates.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies across channels including job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job profiles and interview frameworks.
• Coach hiring managers through interviews ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Manage and optimize the recruitment operating system for efficiency.
• Improve processes using technology and data; track key metrics and report on them.
• Analyze recruitment performance and adjust strategies to meet hiring goals.
• Support employer branding and candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate assessment

Hiring manager partnership

Vendor governance

Process optimization

Metrics & reporting

Employer branding

Candidate experience

Change agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

Trystar is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to drive end-to-end recruitment, build a strong sourcing pipeline, and optimize the recruitment operating system to support growth. You will partner with leaders and external vendors to design effective talent strategies and ensure compliant, efficient hiring.

You will coach hiring managers through interviews, manage vendor SLAs, and continuously refine processes using data and technology to deliver high-quality candidates in a fast-paced