The Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Partner is a hands-on, full-cycle recruiter responsible for proactively sourcing, engaging, and securing qualified candidates across Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA, including Helms College, Edgar’s Hospitality Group, Retail, and administrative operations. This position emphasizes direct outreach, candidate pipeline development, strategic hiring-manager partnerships, and timely execution for specialized and hard-to-fill vacancies, including skilled trades and instructional roles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Talent Acquisition & Candidate Sourcing

Proactively source, identify, and recruit qualified candidates across all organizational divisions.
Manage full-cycle recruitment activities from candidate sourcing through hiring.
Develop talent pipelines for specialized and hard-to-fill positions, including skilled trades, instructional, hospitality, and administrative roles.

2. Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with community partners, technical colleges, and industry professionals.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment solutions.
Represent Goodwill at recruitment events, career fairs, and community initiatives.

3. Recruitment Operations & Candidate Experience

Coordinate candidate screening, interviews, and hiring activities.
Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant information.
Ensure timely communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

4. Core Competencies

Proactive Sourcing: Demonstrates initiative in identifying and engaging qualified candidates.
Relationship Building: Establishes productive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
Problem-Solving: Develops creative solutions to difficult recruitment challenges.
Organization & Accountability: Effectively manages multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates professionally and works effectively across departments.
Mission Commitment: Demonstrates dedication to Goodwill's mission and community impact

REPORTS TO

Director of Talent Development

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of three years of professional recruitment, talent acquisition, or staffing experience.
Demonstrated experience sourcing, screening, and recruiting qualified candidates.
Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing recruitment priorities.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a staffing agency, temporary employment agency, or high-volume recruitment environment.
Experience recruiting for skilled trades, technical, hospitality, education, or other specialized positions.
Familiarity with Paycom or comparable HR information systems.

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