Talent Acquisition Partner

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Houston, TX is seeking a results-oriented recruiter to partner with business groups, develop talent strategies, manage requisitions, source candidates, and coordinate onboarding for new hires.

You will use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS to streamline the hiring process, conduct pre-employment screenings, issue offers, complete I-9s, and assist with new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience required.
• 2+ years recruiting or staffing agency experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• In-house recruitment experience for retail, manufacturing, or equivalent positions.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other databases; knowledge of full cycle hiring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• HRMS experience preferred; willingness to learn Paycor and related systems.
• Availability to work occasional after-hours and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned business groups to develop talent strategies and deliver qualified candidates.
• Manage requisitions: ensure job descriptions are current, document approvals, ATS coordination, and forms completion.
• Source candidates via posting, resume screening, and referrals; refer top candidates to managers for interviews.
• Coordinate job fairs and hiring events on-site and off-site with partners.
• Educate hiring managers on hiring and enrollment processes; maintain partnerships with colleges and agencies.
• Oversee onboarding: background checks, offer letters, I-9 verification, Paycor enrollment; conduct new hire orientation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

HRMS

Job description

Responsible for partnering with assigned business groups to develop talent strategies that deliver qualified candidates. Primary duties include identifying, attracting, recruiting, and onboarding qualified individuals.

• Talent and Workforce Planning:
• Work closely with hiring managers to develop talent strategies that identify talent needs.
• Manage the requisition process, including coordinating the proper documentation for open positions, confirming that job descriptions are current, overseeing the requisition process in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and ensuring that any required authorized request forms are completed.
• Responsible for sourcing candidates through posting, reviewing applications/resumes, screening, and referring the most qualified candidates to hiring managers for interviews.
• Coordinate, organize, and oversee job fairs and hiring events both on-site and off-site in collaboration with partners.
• Analyze successes and challenges in the recruiting process and then propose and implement creative solutions for current and future issues.
• Educate and coach hiring managers on specific expectations for the hiring and enrollment processes.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local job connections, colleges/universities, and placement agencies.
• Candidate Experience and Onboarding:
• Manage the hiring process, including conducting initial criminal background checks and other pre-employment screenings as needed, issuing offer letters, and ensuring all necessary new hire documentation is completed.
• Verify identification documents to complete the I-9 process as mandated by law.
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation and assist associates with the enrollment process in Paycor as needed.
• Manage Talent Acquisition Reports as defined and assigned.
• Facilitate regular meetings with hiring managers and senior leaders to discuss the hiring process, challenges, and other staffing issues related to vacancies.
• Support recruiting for in-house and professional staff openings.
• Maintain new hire documents in Paycor and IMIGIT (electronic file system).
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.
• Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Manage self and priorities to meet agreed deliverables and deadlines.
• Adheres to all company Policies & Procedures, Loss Prevention & Safety Regulations, and company Guiding Principles.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and maintain a professional appearance.
• Always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must safely perform work; maintain good housekeeping standards and ensure all aisles and pathways to fire exits are clear and free of clutter.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience is required.
• Two (2) or more years specifically at a recruiting or staffing agency with supervisory experience preferred.
• In-house recruitment experience hiring retail, manufacturing, or equivalent positions.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other databases for sourcing, screening, and tracking, as well as knowledge of the full cycle of the hiring process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Human Resources Management System (HRMS) is preferred.
• Must be available to work occasionally, after-hours, and weekends if needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Time to review
• Accurately complete the daily, weekly, and monthly staffing tracker in SharePoint.
• Integrity of pre-screening, internal recruitment, and external staffing process.
• Effective facilitation of New Hire Orientation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and reach.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.
• Able to spend most working hours at a computer.