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

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.
• Candidate experience management.
• Change agility, prioritization, and execution.