Specialist - Talent Acquisition (TEST)

Energy Transfer Partners is expanding its talent acquisition capabilities to support a broad range of technical and operational roles across its pipeline operations. The Specialist - Talent Acquisition will lead the design and execution of recruitment strategies for engineering, operations, transportation, maintenance, and safety compliance roles, partnering with senior leadership to ensure a robust talent pipeline aligned with business objectives. This onsite role is based in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the technical and operational needs of a large pipeline company.
• Plan and execute targeted sourcing campaigns using cutting-edge techniques.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake, crafting job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify skill gaps and workforce needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Maintain and optimize candidate databases and pipelines using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo).
• Engage with industry associations, academic institutions, and professional networks to establish lasting talent relationships that drive diversity and inclusion.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with company policies, industry-specific regulations, and labor laws as they pertain to safety and operational standards.
• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to proactively drive process improvements and enhance the candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Act as the employer brand champion by clearly communicating the company’s vision, culture, and values to attract top-tier candidates.
• Represent the company at recruiting events, networking functions, and industry forums to elevate our market presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2-4+ years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a demonstrated track record in recruiting for technical or industrial roles.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in our office building
• Deep understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and labor market trends specific to the pipeline or similar technical industries.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; familiarity with data analytics tools for measuring recruiting effectiveness is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety, regulatory, or compliance standards relevant to pipeline operations is highly desirable.
• Experience with MS Office and SharePoint products
• Workday experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for relationship building and collaborative problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for creative sourcing, process improvement, and continuous learning.
• The Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and 4-7 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience

Technologies

• Taleo
• Workday
• MS Office
• SharePoint

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing
• PTO
• Abundant career opportunities

Working Conditions

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.