Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

Team Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Strategic Recruiter to act as a talent acquisition partner within its Office of Human Resources. The role focuses on developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent, supporting GDOT’s long-term workforce objectives.

Key duties include partnering with hiring managers, building pipelines, leveraging non-traditional channels, and overseeing the Department’s Internship Program while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, workforce planning support, or related HR function.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, and MS Office.
• Experience building sourcing strategies across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and define candidate success profiles.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies across networks, partnerships, and digital platforms.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through relationship management.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate and administer internship programs and university partnerships.
• Ensure compliant, excellent candidate experiences throughout recruitment processes.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Data-driven recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Strategic Recruiter to act as a talent acquisition partner within its Office of Human Resources. The role focuses on developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent, supporting GDOT’s long-term workforce objectives.

Key duties include partnering with hiring managers, building pipelines, leveraging non-traditional channels, and overseeing the Department’s Internship Program while maintaining