Metra
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Metra, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will lead and manage the recruitment efforts for key roles within Metra, closely work with hiring managers and Human Resources representatives to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans that attract top talent, and function as a team lead providing mentorship and ensuring the recruitment process aligns with the company's goals and values.
Primary Duties:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters including conducting regular team meetings to discuss recruitment strategies, challenges, and successes; and providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create job descriptions that accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities.
Source candidates and create talent pools using various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and recruitment agencies and advanced sourcing techniques, such as Boolean searches and AI-driven recruitment tools.
Conduct interviews and assess candidate qualifications, fit, and potential.
Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, or in lieu of degree, a combination of education and experience that equals four years in Human Resources.
Must have five years of full lifecycle recruitment/talent acquisition experience including two years creating effective sourcing strategies for diverse candidate attraction, selection, and engagement using a metrics-driven approach to recruiting.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of various recruitment strategies, best practices, current trends, and innovations in talent acquisition.
Good knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer applicant tracking systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with HR colleagues, hiring managers, and external partners.
Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
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OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will lead and manage the recruitment efforts for key roles within Metra, closely work with hiring managers and Human Resources representatives to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans that attract top talent, and function as a team lead providing mentorship and ensuring the recruitment process aligns with the company's goals and values.
Primary Duties:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters including conducting regular team meetings to discuss recruitment strategies, challenges, and successes; and providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create job descriptions that accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities.
Source candidates and create talent pools using various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and recruitment agencies and advanced sourcing techniques, such as Boolean searches and AI-driven recruitment tools.
Conduct interviews and assess candidate qualifications, fit, and potential.
Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, or in lieu of degree, a combination of education and experience that equals four years in Human Resources.
Must have five years of full lifecycle recruitment/talent acquisition experience including two years creating effective sourcing strategies for diverse candidate attraction, selection, and engagement using a metrics-driven approach to recruiting.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of various recruitment strategies, best practices, current trends, and innovations in talent acquisition.
Good knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer applicant tracking systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with HR colleagues, hiring managers, and external partners.
Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
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