Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Based in St. Louis, Missouri with a hybrid work arrangement, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner role at Post Holdings Inc. centers on leading end-to-end recruitment across Finance, Legal, HR, and IT. This position serves as a strategic advisor to hiring leaders, partnering with Talent Acquisition teams to optimize processes and technology while delivering a smooth, professional candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain candidate relationships through transparent communication and regular engagement
• Assess staffing needs, identify talent gaps, and tailor recruitment strategies to address them
• Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to shape outcomes and ensure a superior hiring experience
• Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned requisitions, elevating complex issues when necessary
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through diverse sourcing, including direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and market intelligence
• Ensure precise, up-to-date candidate data in the applicant tracking system
• Apply market and functional insight to attract both active and passive high-quality candidates
• Own the offer process, including compensation negotiations and delivery of offers
• Collaborate with the HR Supervisor to complete pre-employment checks and onboarding activities on schedule
• Provide market insights and recruiting metrics to guide hiring strategies
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with internal policies and applicable laws
• Develop and maintain external talent networks, including relationships with agencies and professional organizations
• Work with business leaders to understand hiring needs and meet staffing goals
• Advise on effective recruiting strategies, covering sourcing, interview processes, and candidate assessment
• Provide interviewers and hiring leaders with tools and guidance to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluations
• Set and manage expectations on timelines, market conditions, and compensation
• Translate workforce plans into proactive hiring strategies and pipelines
• Utilize market insights and trends to inform hiring decisions and address talent challenges
• Influence hiring outcomes, including at senior levels, with data-driven recommendations and structured assessments
• Guide candidates through the hiring process with clear communication and engagement
• Provide a consistent, positive candidate experience through timely, professional interactions
• Collect and evaluate candidate feedback to improve the experience
• Develop and use standardized communication templates across the recruiting lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement of recruiting tools, processes, and practices to boost efficiency
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to design and optimize end-to-end hiring processes
• Lead and contribute to talent acquisition processes and initiatives
• Act as the primary liaison to Business Unit Talent Acquisition teams, sharing updates and addressing recruiting challenges
• Support the adoption of changes in systems, processes, and policies across stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years of talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting
• Proven track record hiring top talent in competitive markets and building external networks
• Experience recruiting within a corporate environment, managing diverse and complex roles
• Strong business acumen with the ability to advise on and influence hiring decisions
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, sound judgment and professional presence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• Expertise in candidate assessment, interviewing and selection practices
• Experience with innovative sourcing methodologies and active talent market engagement
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills with candidates
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Proficient with ATS (iCIMS preferred), CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office

Technologies

• iCIMS
• CRM
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• MS Office