Talent Acquisition Partner

Reports to: Senior HR & Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Onsite Requirements: onsite with remote flexibility

Travel: No travel required  

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. **Sponsorship is not available at this time** 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description

This position will give you the opportunity to support:

Talent Acquisition

• Learn and execute all steps of the talent acquisition and recruiting life cycle, including posting jobs, intake of recruiting needs, sourcing candidates, arranging interviews, interviewing, discussing compensation, collecting feedback, negotiating offers, kick starting onboarding, and coordinating first day with Waites.
• Source and recruit top talent, building a robust talent pipeline through various strategies including passive and active outreach, online databases, job boards, social media sites, networking, and employee referrals 
• Entrench yourself within the organization to fully understand each position,  associated responsibilities, and how roles collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring the best fit for company needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and adaptability in a growing, transforming organization
• Partner with leaders to identify top talent to fulfill internal needs, conducting recruiting intake calls to gather information about the position and best fit
• Leverage resources including but not limited to LinkedIn, Paylocity, Slack, Google Suite, Indeed, etc.
• Manage and improve internal recruiting processes to increase effectiveness and drive results
• Share information about our awesome organization and cool culture by embracing and understanding it, bringing in candidate who align with our fast-paced environment
• Create a smooth and positive candidate experience that represents the company brand and commitment to excellent customer service and delight.
• Provide follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email
• Screen all candidates, conduct phone screens, coordinate next-step interviews with hiring leaders and teams, and collect feedback throughout the hiring process, assisting leaders with decisions when necessary 
• Conduct regular meetings with leaders to educate hiring teams on recruiting best practices, market data, industry trends, etc. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with local colleges and universities, participate in career fairs, and represent the company at networking events, industry groups, and community organizations to build talent pipelines for key skill sets and roles.
• Maintain data integrity within the applicant tracking system, updating candidate records, job posting, and confirming new hire through pre-employment to day one start

Other HR Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis for new and existing positions to ensure competitive and market-aligned pay practices.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to evaluate compensation structures, internal equity, and market-driven compensation adjustments.
• Analyze competitor and industry compensation trends, providing recommendations on salary ranges, incentive plans, and overall compensation strategy.
• Manage the onboarding process from offer acceptance through first-day readiness and 30-day check-ins, partnering with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate onboarding workflows using project management tools such as Asana to ensure a seamless and efficient new hire experience.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop customized onboarding plans that support employee integration, productivity, and long-term success.
• Conduct onboarding follow-ups and gather feedback to continuously improve the new hire experience and employee retention.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience 
• Minimum of 3 years of technical recruiting experience
• Preferred 1 year of business partner experience
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve recruitment challenges proactively 
• Skilled in developing innovative solutions to attract and retain top talent 
• Strong negotiation skills, capable of securing competitive offers and favorable terms for candidates and the company 
• Ability to persuade, motivate, and influence stakeholders at various levels 
• Ability to work effectively in team environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet recruitment objectives
• Capable of delivering independent results, managing tasks and projects, and prioritizing without supervision 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interaction with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners 
• Ability to present complex information in an understand and actionable manner 
• Strong commitment to excellence and delivering outstanding customer delight throughout the recruitment process 
• Excellent time management skills, suitable for a fast-paced, ever-changing environment 
• Comfortable with data-driven decision-making to enhance recruitment process 
• Deep understanding of positions and organizational structures 
• Willingness to take initiative and drive continuous improvement
• Proficient in utilizing ATS and other recruitment technologies and aptitude to learn new systems when needed 
• Ability to follow work direction and prioritize assigned tasks, perform basic math calculations accurately, and communicate effectively (both verbally and written) 
• Willingness to stretch current ability to learn new skills 
• The ability to demonstrate exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a strong focus on delivering a customer-delight experience in every interaction.

Preferred Skills: 

• HR Business Partner experience is highly preferred
• Experience working in a startup or small-medium sized company preferred
• Prior Staffing / Agency experience is preferred 
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude with a great work ethic
• Strong propensity to learn 

Culture Fit Requirements:

• High intellect and strong analytical skills
• Innovative and driven to constantly improve
• Non-bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem-solving 
• Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy ("Humble, Hungry, and Smart") in approach to teamwork and problem-solving.  
• A genuine human.
• Demonstrates a “Can Do” mentality. 

Why Waites? 

At Waites, we offer an attractive base salary with a strong history of profit sharing. We are intensely customer-focused, with a culture that encourages hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. If you are a talented talent acquisition professional looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply!

WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.