Talent Acquisition Partner

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Summary:
We are a dynamic, results-oriented organization distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and lasting impact—both within our community and across our industry. Our collaborative team culture is built on integrity, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success. We believe attracting and securing top-tier talent is the cornerstone of our continued growth. This is why we are seeking a high caliber Talent Acquisition Partner who will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources. This individual should be passionate about driving organizational success through exceptional hires and take pride in building a world-class workforce. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a vision for transforming talent into competitive advantage, you'll find an exciting opportunity to make your mark here.
The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Key Responsibilities:

Organization-Wide Recruiting
• Manage full life cycle recruiting for roles across all departments including Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Communications, HR, and more.
• Prioritize and lead searches for executive-level positions and high-impact sales roles.
• Partner with hiring managers across the business to define role requirements and hiring strategies.

Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence
• Build and execute sourcing strategies tailored to each role, with emphasis on leadership and revenue-generating roles.
• Leverage an existing bench of high-quality talent in the DC Metro area to accelerate time-to-fill and improve candidate quality.
• Track talent movement and anticipate sourcing triggers using market insights and competitor analysis.
• Maintain a deep pipeline of potential candidates through proactive outreach and relationship building.

Stakeholder Engagement
• Lead intake and calibration conversations to evolve search criteria based on business needs and candidate insights.
• Present search strategies, talent insights, and pipeline health metrics to influence hiring decisions.
• Guide stakeholders through unique situations, competing priorities, and sensitive hiring scenarios using thoughtful, business-backed solutions.

Candidate Engagement
• Craft compelling narratives to connect candidates to the company's mission, values, and growth opportunities.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
• Build long-term relationships with talent aligned to our strategic goals and culture.

Data-Driven Execution
• Use funnel metrics, pass-through rates, and decline data to inform and optimize sourcing strategies.
• Share weekly insights with leadership and hiring managers to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Communicate complex data into actionable narratives that influence hiring strategy.

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree AND 7 years of talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• 5 years of experience recruiting for executive-level and sales roles.
• 2 years of proven success recruiting within the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, with a strong local network of talent.
• Experience using UKG or similar ATS platforms to manage candidate pipelines and hiring workflows.
• Ability to analyze talent market trends and consult hiring managers on recruiting strategies.

Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree AND 10 years of talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• 8 years of experience recruiting for executive-level and sales roles.
• 6 years of proven success recruiting within the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
• Experience recruiting for technical or engineering roles is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of cross-functional dependencies (e.g., Compensation, Mobility, Immigration).
• Experience interpreting data and using it to guide hiring decisions.