Talent Acquisition & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Hallmark University,
Main Campus | Full-Time

Are you a connector, relationship‑builder, and talent‑spotter? Hallmark University is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition & Employer Partnerships Specialist to help fuel our hiring needs and expand employment opportunities for our graduates.

This hybrid role blends recruiting , talent sourcing , and employer partnership development- perfect for someone who enjoys both finding great hires and cultivating industry relationships.

What You’ll Do:

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition:

• Source and attract candidates for university positions through job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone/video interviews, and coordinate interview logistics.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and refine sourcing strategies.
• Manage job postings and candidate communication through the ATS.
• Support compliant, timely, and professional hiring processes.

Employer Partnerships: (Supporting Graduate Success)

• Identify and initiate new employer relationships aligned with Hallmark programs.
• Educate employers on our degrees, training programs, and graduate talent pipeline.
• Help coordinate employer involvement in advisory boards, speaker events, hiring events, and mock interviews.
• Maintain accurate employer activity and relationship notes in CRM tools.

Job Lead Curation:

• Monitor job boards and industry feeds for roles aligned to graduate skill sets.
• Share curated job leads with Career Services to support graduate placement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Career Services to align outreach with placement priorities.
• Track outreach, job leads, events, and partnership activity for reporting.

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy talking to people and building strong professional relationships.
• Are proactive, organized, and confident reaching out to candidates or employers.
• Have strong communication skills and a polished, professional approach.
• Can juggle multiple recruiting and partnership tasks at the same time.
• Are comfortable using ATS, CRM systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, employer relations, staffing, or similar.
• Experience conducting candidate phone screens and participating in interviews.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education, workforce development, or graduate support environments.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and CRM pipeline management.
• Experience supporting career fairs, speaker series, or employer engagement events.

Work Environment:

• Office and/or hybrid depending on University policy.
• Frequent phone/video communication and computer-based work.
• Occasional local travel, plus occasional evenings/weekends for hiring or employer events.

How Success Is Measured:

• Strong pipelines of well‑qualified candidates.
• Hiring manager satisfaction with screenings and candidate quality.
• Growth in employer partnerships and engagement activities.
• Relevant job leads shared consistently with Career Services.
• Accurate ATS/CRM documentation and timely reporting.

Why Join Hallmark University?

Hallmark University is a nonprofit university offering degrees in Aviation Maintenance, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Business, and Nursing.