Talent Acquisition Partner

UNKNOWN; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Richmond seeks an HR Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment, build diverse candidate pools, and partner with department heads to align hiring with strategic goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of employment law, competency-based interviewing, and experience with NeoGov. You will drive proactive recruitment plans, mentor managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience across a 4,000+ employee public sector organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or public administration.
• 3+ years of professional recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices.
• Experience with competency-based interviewing and ATS usage.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition process with strategic plans.
• Guide hiring managers on processes, policies, and compensation expectations.
• Source, pipeline, and engage qualified candidates via diverse channels.
• Manage candidate experience and onboarding process.
• Facilitate evaluations and interviews with stakeholder input.
• Partner across divisions to anticipate talent needs and support offers.

Skills

Project management

Employment law

Competency-based interviewing

LinkedIn recruiting

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / Business / Public Admin

Tools

NeoGov

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The anticipated hiring range is $68,830 - $88,561.

The HR Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for developing, facilitating, and implementing all phases of the talent acquisition strategic plan and recruitment process. They will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the department heads, division chiefs, executive staff, and City leadership, identify potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing, effectively oversee and administer the interviewing and onboarding process and ensure a positive new hire experience.
Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure the City of Richmond is best positioned to attract, source and recruit top talent, both internally and externally. This is an excellent opportunity to advance an already extensive career in HR with a focus on talent acquisition at the highest level.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Lead and support the full end-to-end talent acquisition process, implementing strategic plans and ensuring equitable, objective, and compliant hiring practices.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment processes, policies, controls, diversity goals, and compensation expectations to ensure consistent, fair, and timely hiring decisions.
• Source, pipeline, and engage qualified candidates through diverse channels, including databases, LinkedIn, colleges/universities, and advanced search techniques (Boolean, cold sourcing).
• Manage and enhance the candidate experience through clear communication, education on career growth and benefits, and appropriate candidate disposition.
• Facilitate evaluations and interviews, presenting candidates, gathering manager feedback, and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Partner across complex matrixed divisions with senior leaders, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to anticipate talent needs, understand market trends, strategize pipelines, and support offer negotiations.
• Partner across complex matrixed divisions with senior leaders, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to anticipate talent needs, understand market trends, strategize pipelines, and support offer negotiations.
• Apply expertise in employment market conditions, HR laws and regulations, recruitment best practices, and compensation philosophy.
• Utilize the full functionality of NeoGov and maintain data integrity, accuracy, and compliance across all hiring transactions.
• Build and manage strong client relationships, establishing credibility and providing insights to address talent gaps, risks, and workforce planning needs.
• Share innovative solutions, proactively streamline processes, and continuously improve the talent acquisition function for internal stakeholders.
• Performs all additional related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Project and data management proficiency
• Strong knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices
• Expertise in competency-based interviewing and assessment techniques
• Skilled in LinkedIn recruiting and Applicant Tracking Systems (including end-user and administrator functions)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and customer service orientation
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work autonomously, and exercise sound judgment
• Flexible, collaborative, and able to balance competing priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools experience
• Awareness of City of Richmond community values

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration required (equivalency not accepted in place of a required degree)
• Three (3) years of professional level recruiting experience
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent Acquisition managing end to end recruiting processes
• Experience supporting an organization with 4,000 or more employees
• Experience in local government or the public sector.
• Experience supporting managing a recruitment portfolio of 400 or more employees

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at [e-mail].

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
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