Talent Acquisition Partner

Tyler Junior College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to manage full-cycle recruitment within assigned areas, coordinate new-hire paperwork, and ensure compliance with College policies. You will collaborate with department managers, participate in recruitment events, and support HR initiatives.

Strong communication, data analysis, and HR systems proficiency are essential. Prior experience in higher education is preferred, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or related field.
• Two years of experience working in human resources.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Proficient with HR databases, including applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems.
• Knowledge of hiring policies, best practices, and compliance.
• Analytical skills to examine applications/resumes to identify best-suited candidates.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of recruitment, employment, compensation, and related policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment life-cycle within assigned areas, including postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offering, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding documents.
• Coordinate and process new employee paperwork, ensuring start date readiness.
• Review personnel actions and update changes in the database; communicate with relevant departments.
• Consult with the Assistant Director, Talent Management & Compensation for job classification, level, and compensation recommendations.
• Partner with department hiring managers to identify staff requirements and guide through policies and processes.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Talent Management & Compensation to design and implement recruiting strategy.
• Attend job fairs and recruitment events, including after hours and weekends as needed.
• Ensure recruitment efforts comply with College, State, and Federal policies.
• Develop relationships with organizations to enhance workforce diversity.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders on and off campus.
• Train hiring managers on employment topics and applicant tracking system usage.
• Optimize candidate touchpoints to improve candidate experience.
• Assist with maintenance of employee records.
• Contribute to HR special projects.

Skills

Collaboration/Teamwork

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Written and Verbal Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Decision-making

Internet Research

Math Skills

Typing/Word Processing

Presentation / Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or other related field

Tools

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Job description

The Talent Acquisition Partner is a critical role within the Office of Human Resources. This role is responsible for a variety of duties in support of the college’s full-cycle recruitment process, while providing excellent customer service to both new employees and hiring managers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment life-cycle within assigned areas, including but not limited to job postings, sourcing, screening, and interviewing talent, offering candidates, initiating pre-employment screenings, and assigning onboarding documents.
• Coordinate and process new employee paperwork, ensuring that all required employment information is received and entered in the database promptly, before the start date.
• Review personnel actions and ensure accuracy and appropriate communication of pertinent information to all applicable College departments. Enter personnel action changes (i.e. promotion, transfer, reclassification) in the database.
• Consult with the Assistant Director, Talent Management & Compensation for recommendations as to job classification, level, and compensation.
• Partner with department hiring managers to identify staff requirements and needs. Provide high‑level customer service by consulting with and guiding hiring managers through issues, policies, and processes.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director, Talent Management & Compensation to design and implement recruiting strategy.
• Attend and participate in job fairs, community activities, and other public or departmental recruitment‑related events that may occur after hours and on weekends.
• Responsible for ensuring recruitment efforts comply with College, State, and Federal Policies.
• Identify and develop relationships with key organizations and associations to help create a more diverse employee population.
• Work to develop close and effective working relationships with various stakeholders within and outside of the campus community.
• Train hiring managers and search committees on employment‑related topics and the use of the applicant tracking system, if applicable.
• Optimize candidate touchpoints to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of employee records.
• Contribute to Human Resources special projects.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support the front desk by answering phones and greeting visitors when needed.
• Prepare and compile reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Participate in the selection, development, and implementation of new HR technologies.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Decision-making, Internet Research, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Math Skills, Multi-tasking, Written and Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Typing/Word Processing, Presentation /Public Speaking

Preferred Skills

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Supervisory Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Work Environment:

Work may be required outside of normal business hours

Physical Demands:

Sitting, walking, standing, repetitive motion

Travel Required:

Yes - Minimal

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or other related field

Required Experience

Two years of experience working in human resources

Preferred Experience

Experience working in higher education

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

• Proficient with HR databases, including applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems.
• Knowledge of hiring policies, best practices, and compliance.
• Analytical skills to examine applications/resumes to identify best‑suited candidates.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of recruitment, employment, compensation, and other related organizational policies and procedures.

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.