Overview:
The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for seeking out and securing top talent for the organization while ensuring a positive and professional recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This position leads full-cycle recruitment and collaborates with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals. The Talent Acquisition Partner utilizes sourcing strategies, technology, and relationship-building to drive candidate engagement and effective hiring outcomes. This position partners cross-functionally and supports continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ full-cycle recruitment experience (Required)
• Experience managing recruitment across multiple sites and states (Required)
• Background in corporate, sales, or higher education recruitment (Preferred)
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ICIMS preferred) (Preferred)

SKILLS

• Demonstrated, exceptional customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external contacts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Able and willing to:
• Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
• ABOUT US:It’s all about reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, and 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours…Come and be a part of our legacy!
  

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• Lead full-cycle recruitment from requisition assignment through onboarding including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and co-develop strategic recruitment plans
• Develop candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and leveraging online tools and the applicant tracking system
• Facilitate the hiring process by managing candidate communications, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer negotiations
• Ensure a professional candidate experience by managing timely and accurate communication throughout the recruitment process
• Train and coach hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and talent selection
• Monitor and maintain compliance with recruitment SOPs, EEO guidelines, and Affirmative Action goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in the applicant tracking system for candidates, requisitions, and hiring activities
• Collaborate with external vendors, community partners, and internal stakeholders to support talent pipeline development
• Participate in HR and recruitment-related projects and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigne