Talent Acquisition Partner

Taleo; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taleo is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner (Technical Staffing) to lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple technical roles. You will design sourcing strategies, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and guide offers through onboarding.

You will partner with account managers and clients to understand hiring needs and timelines and build strong talent pipelines. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a staffing agency or RPO.
• 4+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting technical talent (IT, software, eng, data, cloud, cybersecurity).
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Experience with contingent, contract, and contract-to-hire recruiting.
• Strong sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, referrals and Boolean search.
• Experience with Bullhorn or other ATS/CRM platforms.
• Strong understanding of technical terminology, technologies, and industry trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; data-driven with strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for multiple technical and professional positions across client accounts.
• Develop sourcing plans using networking, referrals, job boards, social media, and Boolean searches.
• Screen and interview candidates to evaluate skills, experience, and fit.
• Coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and onboard candidates.
• Collaborate with account managers, sales teams, and hiring managers to understand needs.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for in-demand skill sets.
• Engage passive candidates and map markets for talent availability.
• Maintain accurate ATS data and report recruiting metrics to stakeholders.
• Share sourcing strategies and market intelligence with the team.
• Act as a trusted career advisor to candidates throughout the search.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Data-driven

Communication skills

Organization

Passive candidate engagement

Relationship building

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Bullhorn

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner (Technical Staffing)

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for multiple technical and professional positions across a variety of client accounts, utilizing innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans by leveraging networking, referrals, job boards, social media, market research, Boolean searches, talent communities, and direct outreach.
• Conduct detailed candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate technical skills, experience, career objectives, motivations, and overall fit.
• Manage recruitment activities through the entire hiring lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and candidate onboarding.
• Partner closely with account managers, sales teams, hiring managers, and clients to understand hiring needs, timelines, and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for frequently requested and hard-to-fill technical skillsets.
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through strategic talent mapping and market intelligence.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure data integrity throughout the recruiting process.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and pipeline activity to provide data-driven updates, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with recruiting team members to share sourcing strategies, market trends, and candidate intelligence.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and serve as a trusted career advisor throughout their job search process.
• Support diversity recruiting initiatives by implementing sourcing strategies that attract talent from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a staffing agency or RPO.
• 4+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting technical talent, including IT, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, cloud, ERP, engineering, or related skill sets.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Experience supporting contingent, contract, and contract-to-hire recruiting engagements.
• Strong sourcing experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media platforms, referrals, networking, and advanced Boolean search techniques.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting CRM platforms; Bullhorn experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of technical terminology, technologies, and industry trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Data-driven approach with the ability to analyze recruiting metrics and leverage data to influence hiring decisions and recruiting strategies.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, deadlines, and requisitions.
• Proven ability to identify, engage, and convert passive candidates into active talent pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and comfort working in a rapidly changing environment.
• High attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also operating independently in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume recruiting demands and aggressive hiring timelines.
• Knowledge of current technology market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability.