Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Excellent Opportunity with Global Leading Systems Integrator of Automated Warehouse Solutions! 

Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Full time role / Hybrid ? in Grand Rapids, MI

Our client is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.  This role will work in a Business Partner capacity supporting the end-to-end recruitment efforts to attract top talent and fill openings across North America.  This role serves as subject matter expert on all recruitment-related activities and works closely with Human Resources and senior leadership to enhance the recruitment process.  Additionally, this role develops and drives recruitment strategies, collaborates with the hiring manager to fulfill staffing needs, and ensures a positive candidate experience.

Job Specific Tasks: 

• Manages full-cycle recruiting process and its components, including posting jobs, sourcing talent, screening applicants, coordinating virtual and in-person interviews, and compiling candidate feedback. 
• Deploys candidate sourcing strategies through various channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks, to increase the number of qualified applicants. 
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand projected staffing needs and develop strategies to address needs, fill high-volume positions, and build talent pipeline. 
• Analyzes existing recruitment processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops and executes strategies to address process gaps. 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external recruitment agencies and academic institutions to maintain brand awareness in the labor market. 
• Tracks KPIs and evaluates recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of existing processes and highlight areas of concern. 
• Collaborates with the Human Resources team to support HR and TA strategic projects. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) or more years of recruitment experience, preferably in material-handling, industrial, or manufacturing industry.
• Extensive experience working with a variety of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and other recruitment technologies (e.g., LinkedIn, Candidate Sourcing Tools and platforms).
• Excellent experience and ability in assessing candidates' skills, knowledge, and experience. 
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions at once
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude, with a willingness and ability to work independently.