Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner Job

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Hybrid - Columbia, SC)

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner leads full-cycle recruitment for complex and high-impact roles across the organization. This role serves as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, drives sourcing strategies, and champions employer branding & inclusive hiring practices. The Senior TA Partner plays a key role in workforce planning and talent pipeline development.

What you'll do
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex, high-impact, and leadership roles.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies tailored to business unit needs.
- Utilize data and analytics to inform recruitment decisions and improve outcomes.
- Ensure alignment of hiring practices with organizational goals.
- Serve as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Compensation and senior leaders.
- Facilitate intake meetings and calibrations to refine role requirements.
- Oversee interview planning and ensure consistent candidate evaluation practices.
- Partner with Compensation and HR on requisitions and offer approvals.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
- Advisor to association banks and district banks on best practices and HRIS technology.
- Represent the organization at career fairs, industry events, and networking forums.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and future roles.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote employer brand.
- Mentor junior partners and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Support internal mobility and succession planning efforts.

What you'll need
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field. Master's Degree or advanced coursework in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology preferred.
- 5+ years in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR strongly preferred.
- Ability to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals and workforce planning.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (e.g., Oracle ORC) and HRIS platforms.
- Ability to lead recruitment initiatives, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements.
- Ability to build trust and collaborate across departments, including HR, Compensation, and business units.
- Thrives while navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.