Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Partner

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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.