Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Requirements

• 7+ years of recruiting experience with a focus on sales, technology, and marketing roles.
• Executive search experience is required—this role will recruit at various levels but must include experience hiring senior and executive talent.
• Proven success in sourcing and attracting top-tier candidates through innovative strategies, direct engagement, and market expertise.
• Deep experience in high-growth, competitive industries (media, sales, technology, digital marketing, business development).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute executive search strategies that result in high-impact hires.
• Strong national recruiting experience, with well-established networks in major markets such as New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland.
• Expertise in Workday Recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems (ATS) to drive process efficiency and candidate management.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of an organization, from hiring managers to senior executives.
• Data-driven mindset with experience tracking KPIs and leveraging analytics to refine recruiting strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive full-cycle recruiting across a variety of disciplines, with a primary emphasis on sales, technology, and marketing roles at all levels—from mid-level professionals to senior and executive hires.
• Develop and execute targeted talent acquisition strategies to source and secure high-performing candidates in competitive markets.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline to proactively fill current and future hiring needs across the organization.
• Engage senior-level talent proactively, leveraging executive search methodologies, market intelligence, and competitive insights.
• Partner with business leaders to deeply understand hiring needs, define role expectations, and provide expert consultation on talent market trends.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with a high-touch, relationship-driven approach from sourcing through offer negotiation.
• Leverage innovative sourcing techniques including direct outreach, referral programs, social media engagement, and networking with industry leaders.
• Utilize data and analytics to track recruiting metrics (KPIs), optimize hiring strategies, and continuously improve talent acquisition effectiveness.
• Champion Crain’s employer brand, positioning the company as a top destination for elite talent.
• Ensure recruiting compliance and best practices, including reference checks and thorough documentation.
• Contribute to strategic hiring projects and initiatives that enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness across the company.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.