The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for working with Hiring Managers and providing client satisfaction with IBM’s RPO services.  Talent Acquisition Partner will work closely with the client, IBM’s operation management, and staff.  The person in this role will define, develop, plan and implement recruiting strategies and provide a qualified candidate pool.  This role requires project management and recruiting experience to meet client satisfaction goals.


Key Responsibilities:Works with client Hiring Managers and business unit leaders to define and document hiring forecastsUpon approval of a new requisition, work with hiring manager to  obtain role briefing and to agree sourcing strategies and timelinesWork within predefined recruitment processes while monitoring that process to identify, recommend areas, improve and to always ensure best practicesIdentify and implement new methods with the approach for sourcing of candidates and generating new leadsMeet weekly/monthly/quarterly production goals and revenue targets as set by management teamUtilize Applicant Tracking System (and other program tools)Use detailed screening and selection criteria to identify qualified candidates and determine the relevant strength of the candidates in the poolParticipate in client meetings at the direction of the Talent Acquisition Manager/Executive and/or Client Relationship DirectorBe accountable for keeping the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) accurately updated at all timesDevelops candidate interest for available positions and client companiesIdentifies target companies, user groups, professional associations which could inform search parametersDevelops a network of referralsUses networking opportunities such as local community groups or professional associations to identify referrals for qualified candidatesManages projects including email marketing, competitor organizational chart mapping, mapping professional and alumni associations, social media, cold calling, and social activitiesAssessing need, organizing, and running information career webinars and campaignsCold call campaignsDetermines advertising venuesWorks within a budget agreed with the Talent Acquisition Manager/ExecutiveConsults on timeline expectations and manages the requisition in line within itConsults on job descriptionPerforms queries and searches in Applicant Tracking databases for qualified candidatesSearches the internet using search engines, user groups or Blogs and other creative techniques to find qualified candidatesSources, screens, and submits candidates to the Client focal as assignedIdentifies user groups and professional associations which could lead to qualified candidates