Talent Acquisition Partner

Strategic Mission Critical offers a collaborative, people-first culture in Albany, NY with hybrid work options, a 36-hour standard work week, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. In the Talent Acquisition Partner role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions, and help strengthen our recruitment processes and employer brand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for a diverse portfolio of roles across several departments.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define hiring strategies, and deliver top talent.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing plans using LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and other channels.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interview processes to maintain a smooth experience.
• Advise interview teams on best practices for assessment and selection.
• Build and sustain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and high-touch candidate experience throughout the process.
• Track recruiting metrics and use data to inform decisions and process improvements.
• Support employer branding efforts and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and People Operations on onboarding and workforce planning initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a high-growth company, agency, or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to recruit across a variety of functions and levels.
• Strong sourcing skills with experience identifying passive candidates.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence company growth and culture.
• Collaborative, people-first environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 36-hour standard work week and hybrid schedule.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for full-time employees.
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs.
• Spouse and family insurance premiums subsidized by Strategic Mission Critical.
• Employer-sponsored life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Participation in the 401(k) plan with annual safe harbor contribution.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 annually. Actual compensation is subject to variation based on education, experience, skills, and location.