Talent Acquisition Partner

Trystar Inc; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar Inc. in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead our recruitment strategy and end-to-end process.

You will partner with leaders, manage external vendors, and drive sourcing efforts to attract top talent across designated roles. In this role you will optimize the recruitment operating system, track key metrics, and ensure a compelling candidate experience while maintaining compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including exempt-level recruitment.
• Experience managing recruitment vendors and external partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, tools, and technologies.
• Experience with ATS and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with employment laws related to hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead talent acquisition strategy with leadership and hiring managers.
• Manage recruitment vendors, staffing agencies, and third-party partners.
• Direct full-cycle recruitment for designated positions.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies across multiple channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job profiles and interview frameworks.
• Provide coaching and support during interviews and selections.
• Manage the recruitment operating system for efficiency.
• Improve processes using technology and data for candidate experience.
• Track time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality metrics.
• Analyze performance and adjust strategies to meet hiring goals.
• Support employer branding and enhance candidate experience.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate assessment

Hiring manager collaboration

Recruitment analytics

Employer branding

Change management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Partner

Human Resources Full-Time Employee Professional Burnsville, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3086

Salary Range: $96,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Job Title : Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition Partner will support the development of our talent acquisition strategy to attract top-tier talent for the organization. This role will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, oversee relationships with external recruitment vendors and partners, and lead direct recruitment efforts for designated positions. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Partner will lead efforts to optimize the operating system that supports recruitment initiatives, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in sourcing, evaluating, and hiring candidates.

In this role you will:

• Develop and Lead Talent Acquisition Strategy:
• Collaborate with leadership, Human Resources and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
• Design and implement comprehensive talent acquisition plans to attract a diverse and highly qualified candidate pool.
• Continuously assess and refine talent acquisition strategies to ensure alignment with changing business requirements and industry trends.
• Manage Recruitment Vendors and Partners:
• Identify, manage, and build strong relationships with external recruitment vendors, staffing agencies, and other third-party partners.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure vendor performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• Regularly evaluate vendor effectiveness and implement improvements to enhance recruitment processes.
• Direct Recruitment for Designated Positions:
• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for designated roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive talent, using a variety of channels including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job profiles, define role requirements, and build interview frameworks.
• Provide coaching and support to hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process, ensuring compliance with best practices and legal requirements.
• Manage Recruitment Operating System:
• Manage and optimize the recruitment operating system, ensuring it maximizes the efficient and effective acquisition of talent.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes, leveraging technology and data to streamline and enhance the candidate experience.
• Ensure consistent data tracking and reporting on key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality, to inform decision-making.
• Regularly analyze recruitment performance and adjust strategies as needed to meet hiring goals and improve overall efficiency.
• Employer Branding and Candidate Experience:
• Support the development of the company’s employer brand to enhance its visibility and appeal to potential candidates.
• Champion a positive and seamless candidate experience from initial contact through to onboarding, ensuring clear communication and feedback throughout the process.

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.

Skills:

• Talent acquisition strategy development and workforce planning.
• Full-cycle recruiting and passive candidate sourcing.
• Candidate assessment and structured interview design.
• Hiring manager consultation and stakeholder partnership.
• Recruitment vendor governance and performance management.
• Recruitment process optimization and workflow design.
• Recruitment metrics, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Employer branding and talent market positioning.
• Change agility, prioritization, and execution.