Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Human resources - Talent acquisition
Job title
Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Requirements/Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary talent acquisition advisor for assigned business units, functions, or locations, developing a strong understanding of business strategy, organizational structure, workforce needs, and critical skill requirements.
Partner with business and HR leaders to anticipate workforce needs, talent risks, capability gaps, and hiring priorities, translating these insights into proactive talent acquisition strategies.
Lead intake and strategy discussions that clarify business outcomes, role requirements, candidate profiles, labor market realities, sourcing approaches, interview plans, and decision criteria.
Lead full life cycle recruitment for assigned U.S. business units, functions, and locations, including senior leadership, specialized, technical, and business-critical roles.
Develop tailored sourcing and attraction strategies using direct sourcing, talent mapping, professional networks, employee referrals, targeted outreach, industry associations, events, and other appropriate channels.
Provide stakeholders with market intelligence, including talent supply, competitive conditions, compensation considerations, geographic factors, candidate expectations, and potential hiring risks.
Advise and influence hiring managers on role design, candidate assessment, diversity of talent pools, interview quality, selection decisions, and competitive offer strategies.
Build and maintain proactive pipelines for recurring, difficult-to-fill, and business-critical capabilities, with a focus on long-term talent relationships rather than requisition-only recruiting.
Deliver a professional, transparent, and engaging candidate experience through consistent communication, timely feedback, thoughtful relationship management, and effective closing practices.
Use recruiting data and operational metrics to identify trends, assess funnel health, monitor service delivery, and recommend actions that improve quality, speed, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely records in the applicant tracking system and ensure recruiting activity complies with Safran policies, established processes, data privacy requirements, and applicable employment laws.
Facilitate effective calibration and debrief discussions, helping hiring teams evaluate candidates objectively and reach well-supported selection decisions.
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Compensation, HR Operations, business leaders, and other stakeholders to resolve hiring challenges and deliver a coordinated hiring experience.
Coach hiring managers and interview teams on effective recruiting practices, structured interviewing, candidate engagement, bias awareness, and their responsibilities throughout the hiring process.
Lead or contribute to Talent Acquisition projects, process improvements, employer branding initiatives, technology enhancements, hiring events, vendor partnerships, and
Candidate skills & requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive full-cycle talent acquisition experience, including demonstrated success recruiting complex, specialized, technical, professional, and senior-level talent.
Proven experience serving as a consultative Talent Acquisition Business Partner to business leaders, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to connect talent acquisition strategy to business goals, workforce priorities, operational needs, and long-term capability requirements.
Strong stakeholder-management and influencing skills, including the confidence to provide informed recommendations, challenge assumptions constructively, and navigate competing priorities.
Advanced sourcing and talent-mapping capability across multiple channels, including direct outreach and proactive pipeline development.
Experience using labor market insights, recruiting analytics, and funnel data to guide strategy, identify risks, and improve hiring outcomes.
Strong interviewing, candidate-assessment, negotiation, and closing skills, with the ability to guide leaders through complex or sensitive hiring decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
Ability to manage a demanding portfolio of requisitions and strategic priorities while maintaining quality, responsiveness, accuracy, and a strong candidate experience.
High level of professional judgment, discretion, integrity, and accountability when handling confidential candidate, employee, and business information.
Working knowledge of U.S. equal employment opportunity requirements, recruiting compliance, data privacy expectations, and consistent selection practices.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, recruiting technologies, and Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
Ability to operate effectively in a hub, shared-services, matrixed, or multi-site environment and collaborate across functions, businesses, and geographic locations.
Preferred qualifications: Experience supporting aerospace, defense, engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or other technical and regulated environments. Experience with executive or leadership recruiting, talent intelligence, employer branding, recruiting process improvement, or mentoring Talent Acquisition professionals is also preferred.
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
2201 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX 75063 Irving
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
