Description: Talent Acquisition PartnerThis is a stellar opportunity to join our HR team as our Talent Acquisition Partner!What we are: Fun, fast-paced, client-focused, people-centric, inviting, flexible, and rapidly growing.What we are not: Overly structured, uncompromising, disengaged, or disconnected.
We are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team, contributing to our goal of building world-class teams throughout Waites internal departments. This position will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support our growing corporate functions and will be instrumental in ensuring we have the right people, in the right roles, to achieve strategic objectives. In this role, you will focus on recruiting various skills for the departments of administrative, finance, human resources, installation, sales, customer success, engineering, vibration analytics, and other support positions that are essential for the fast paced growth we are experiencing. The work we do is categorically awesome, and we hope to find the right fit based on experience and culture. If you are a high-energy peoples’ person, who enjoys aligning company goals/culture to individuals’ career aspirations, this role might be a good fit for you.
Company DescriptionWe are a leading provider of wireless, mesh-networked, "Internet of Things" (IoT) sensors for industrial environments. Our cost-effective, plug-and-play products empower plants of all sizes to conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on mission-critical and secondary equipment in order to maximize uptime. (I.e. We help with things like getting your Prime packages to you faster!)

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, 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.
Help 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

Requirements

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.

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