Talent Acquisition Partner

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner for an on-site role in Omaha, NE. You will manage full-cycle recruiting, partnering with hiring managers and business unit leaders to fill roles effectively and consistently.

You will oversee intake, requisition development, sourcing, assessment, and offers, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements while maintaining timely communication with candidates and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of full cycle recruitment including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, and offers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems; Workday HCM preferred.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, set expectations, and plan interviews.
• Create quality, well-structured job requisitions from hiring manager needs.
• Identify proactive sourcing approaches to maintain a diverse candidate slate and provide updates.
• Screen, interview, and select candidates in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage the job offer process and pre-employment due diligence.
• Ensure applicant tracking system compliance and timely updates for placement or closes.
• Monitor market trends and workforce availability to inform recruiting efforts.
• Support other talent management sourcing activities as assigned.

Skills

Full cycle recruitment

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday HCM

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Werner Enterprises is hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner for an onsite role in Omaha, NE. This position supports corporate hiring through end-to-end recruiting, partnering closely with hiring managers and business unit leaders to ensure roles are staffed effectively and consistently.

In this role, you will manage the full talent acquisition process, from intake and requisition development through sourcing, assessment, selection, offers, and pre-employment due diligence, while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, effective intake sessions with hiring managers to define hiring needs, set expectations, and plan interviews, including determining sourcing strategy.
• Create quality, well-structured job requisitions by translating hiring manager needs into job advertisements.
• Identify proactive sourcing approaches to maintain a diverse candidate slate and provide regular recruiting updates to hiring managers and/or relevant business partners.
• Screen, interview, and select candidates in accordance with company hiring policies and legal requirements.
• Respect candidate time by ensuring timely follow-up throughout the interview process.
• Screen and prepare qualified candidates within an appropriate and consistent timeline.
• Use behavioral interviewing techniques and lead data integration sessions with hiring managers to support selection decisions.
• Build candidate relationships by clearly communicating the benefits of the role and the organization.
• Initiate and drive the job offer process, which may include presenting verbal offers and securing verbal acceptance.
• Stay engaged during the post-offer stage.
• Initiate pre-employment due diligence and support onboarding activities.
• Comply with employment laws and legal requirements.
• Ensure applicant tracking system compliance by providing accurate and timely information for monthly, quarterly, and yearly placement or close requirements.
• Monitor market trends and workforce availability to inform recruiting efforts.
• Support other talent management team sourcing activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of full cycle recruitment, including sourcing, candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Proven excellence in customer service skills and diplomacy with internal and external clients.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems; Workday HCM preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized, able to multi-task.
• Ability to manage multiple, sometimes changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and collaborate as part of a team.

Technology

• Workday HCM
• Applicant tracking systems

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Other optional supplemental coverage