Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Hitachi Rail Limited; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Talent Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team on a temporary contract basis. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, and building strong talent pipelines while collaborating with hiring managers to identify top talent.

You'll lead proactive recruiting, engage passive candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout early hiring stages in a fast-paced global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Strong experience conducting candidate screening interviews and evaluating talent.
• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates across multiple functions and industries.
• Experience using ATS and sourcing technologies such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, HiredScore, Paradox, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified active and passive candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, talent communities, referrals, and other sourcing channels to attract talent.
• Conduct resume reviews and initial candidate assessments against defined job requirements.
• Lead phone and virtual screening interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and interest levels.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed screening summaries and recommendations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide market intelligence and talent availability insights to recruiting teams and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity tracking within applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.

Skills

Candidate screening

Sourcing passive candidates

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

HiredScore

Paradox

Job description

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID

R0147595

Date Posted

2026-10-06

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category)

Human Resources

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

Yes

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly motivated Talent Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team on a temporary contract basis. This role is focused on sourcing, screening, and talent pipeline development. The Talent Partner will work closely with hiring managers, and business leaders to identify, engage, and assess top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the early stages of the hiring process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who enjoys proactive talent identification, candidate engagement, and building strong talent pipelines in a fast-paced, global organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified active and passive candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, talent communities, referrals, and other sourcing channels to attract talent.
• Conduct resume reviews and initial candidate assessments against defined job requirements.
• Lead phone and virtual screening interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and interest levels.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed screening summaries and recommendations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide market intelligence and talent availability insights to recruiting teams and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity tracking within applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.

Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Strong experience conducting candidate screening interviews and evaluating talent.
• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates across multiple functions and industries.
• Experience using ATS and sourcing technologies such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, HiredScore, Paradox, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.