IdeaTek is a cutting-edge telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. We're a passionate team of innovators and problem-solvers committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers. At IdeaTek, we value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and community involvement.

Opportunity

Are you an ambitious recruiter looking to grow your career and talent acquisition skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge of building high-performing teams? If so, we want to talk to you!

As our Talent Partner, you will drive full-cycle recruitment while serving as a strategic advisor to leadership across every department. Beyond sourcing and talent acquisition, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee lifecycle—partnering with leaders to strengthen company culture, drive talent retention, lead key HR initiatives, and support organizational growth. Serving alongside your peers, you will also act as the face of IdeaTek at career fairs and recruitment events to build our employer brand and attract top-tier talent across all functional areas.

Location

This role will be a hybrid opportunity - working in Buhler, KS, Wichita, KS, and remotely, with travel to other work locations as needed.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include

Drive End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruitment to attract and hire top-tier talent across all business units.
Partner with Leadership: Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers, aligning talent strategies with broader business goals, culture initiatives, and organizational growth.
Develop Internal Talent & Culture: Champion employee engagement, retention strategies, internal career progression, and key HR programs.
Champion our Employer Brand: Serve alongside your team as the face of IdeaTek at career fairs and recruitment events to showcase our mission and build strong candidate pipelines.
Track & Develop Key Measures: Measure event ROI by tracking lead conversion rates, candidate engagement metrics, and event-driven hires to continuously optimize our outreach strategy

Desired Attributes

Beyond the qualifications, these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Strong ability to build rapport and trust with candidates and hiring managers.
Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:

4+ years of combined experience in recruiting and employee relations, ideally within a high-growth environment
Proven track record of successfully hiring top-performing professionals.
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) – experience with Paylocity is a plus.
Willingness to travel periodically to event sites, regional offices, and expansion locations including Tucson, AZ.

What Will Help You Stand Out

Preferred Qualifications

Practical use of AI to create efficiencies and enhancements.
Prior recruiting experience within telecommunications, technology, or high-growth entrepreneurial environments.
Expertise in utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced sourcing tools.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.

Why Join IdeaTek?

A few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:

Competitive pay + quarterly bonus potential
Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with match
Free coaching/counseling for employees & families
Free internet service (if available in your area) or internet reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth
Community engagement opportunities
Culture that values results, effort, and integrity

Our Core Values

We are Trustworthy – We build confidence through transparency, follow-through, and dependability.
We count on Big Thinkers – We don't just imagine the future—we create it with bold, actionable ideas.
We have a Resilient Spirit – We embrace challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and keep striving for more.
We stand on Belief – We believe everyone deserves access to technology that helps them learn, grow, and thrive.
We foster Connectedness – Our work goes beyond broadband—we build real connections within our team and our communities.
We drive Innovation – We're always looking for ways to improve and redefine what's possible.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer uses E-Verify.

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