Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be a pivotal force in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent for our organization. Your strategic collaboration with hiring managers and key stakeholders will ensure that our recruitment strategies are aligned with our business goals. You will foster strong relationships within the business to anticipate needs and adapt swiftly to changes, all while providing an exceptional candidate experience.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be a pivotal force in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent for our organization. Your strategic collaboration with hiring managers and key stakeholders will ensure that our recruitment strategies are aligned with our business goals. You will foster strong relationships within the business to anticipate needs and adapt swiftly to changes, all while providing an exceptional candidate experience.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from job postings and candidate engagement to interview coordination through offer negotiation.
• Collaborate with hiring leaders and HRBPs to understand staffing needs and develop innovative recruitment strategies that align with business objectives, to aid in hiring and to enhance candidate experience.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data efficiently and provide actionable insights through regular updates and reports.
• Mentor junior members of the talent acquisition team, sharing best practices and fostering their professional growth.
• Engage in special projects within the Talent Acquisition team and the broader HR team to drive organizational success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- This position does have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

- 2+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience including a corporate environment, with a focus on sourcing and engaging top talent. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated track record of successfully filling diverse positions across multiple departments and levels within an organization.
• Strong understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to analyze data to drive informed decision-making.
• You are a Proactive Problem-Solver. Solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Creative and strategic mindset with the ability to develop innovative recruitment solutions.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, committed to upholding ethical recruitment standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with ATS, HRIS platforms, and recruiting platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn.
• Customer Service oriented with a focus on providing a top-notch experience to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the overall success of the talent acquisition function.
• Thrives in an agile environment. Can be flexible and adaptable, bringing an appropriate sense of urgency to your work.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled 

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be a driving force in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent for our organization. Your strategic collaboration with hiring managers and key stakeholders will ensure that our recruitment strategies are aligned with our business goals.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from job postings and candidate engagement to interview coordination through offer negotiation
• Collaborate with hiring leaders and HRBPs to understand staffing needs and develop innovative recruitment strategies that align with business objectives to aid in hiring and to enhance candidate experience.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data efficiently and provide actionable insights through regular updates and reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

- 4+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including a corporate environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Creative and strategic mindset with the ability to develop innovative recruitment solutions.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, committed to upholding ethical recruitment standards.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with ATS, HRIS platforms, and recruiting platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn.
• Focused on providing top-notch experience to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the overall success of the talent acquisition function.
• Comfortable working under minimal direct supervision, with a manager based remotely.
• Flexible and adaptable, bringing an appropriate sense of urgency to your work.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.