Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - Sales; Hybrid, Denver

This position will be hybrid and can be hired anywhere in the Denver, CO area.

The Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing an effective strategy to attract a diverse pool of qualified talent to Optiv. This role will use creative tactics for building upon our employment brand to source candidates for active openings and future needs through proactive pipelining. This role will function as a full life-cycle recruiter from sourcing to offer negotiations.

• Execute Optiv’s Talent Acquisition strategy in support of company growth initiatives, goals and values. Integral partner in helping to acquire key talent using a variety of methodologies: cold calling, emailing, and communicating through professional and Internet/Social Networks (i.e. Linked In and other tools).
• Manage Talent Acquisition processes for client groups, attracting qualified candidates and matching them to the jobs for which they are best suited.
• May assist in mentoring/training new team members in Talent Acquisition
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Compensation teams to ensure best in class practices with internal candidate identification and career progression plans.
• Lead kick-off meetings with Hiring Managers to confirm job requirements for roles, including job duties, qualifications and skills, timeline to hire, and potential sourcing strategies.
• Create compelling job postings that convey the requirements of the role and support the employment and business segment brand while following employment law and local/country specific legislation.
• Partner with Hiring Managers throughout the selection process while providing hiring and offer recommendations. Facilitates offer negotiation process and extends formal offer.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience with timely and clear communication throughout the hiring process; cultivates relationships with strong pipeline candidates in anticipation of future critical roles.
• Provide expert guidance, facilitation, and collaboration to recruit, identify, select, orient, and retain highly skilled and diverse candidates to Optiv’s commitment to a diverse culture.
• Build innovative plans to ensure pipeline for talent is met including and not limited to college programs, programs with industry associations, and internships or job rotation plans.
• Earn the confidence and trust of others; deliver on commitments; demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct; and protect confidential information.
• Promote and build on the Optiv Employment Brand
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum 7+ years recent recruiting experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process; 2+ years direct experience recruiting for niche Cybersecurity, Professional Services or Sales roles strongly preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred; or some combination of related experience and education.
• Expert in internet recruiting, social networking, and other creative sourcing solutions. Proven ability to build pipeline and/or programs to enhance employment brand and reach passive candidates for a variety of roles.
• Exceptional ability to communicate multi-dimensional concepts in a simple way to diverse audiences.
• Knowledgeable with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Skilled in delivering training for managers/employees on hiring, comfortable making recommendations and able to take proactive steps to move the recruiting process forward.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with management, peers, and colleagues, as well as with internal and external applicants.
• Ability to work well both autonomously and within a team, in a fast-pace, high-volume and deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience fully utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other technologies
• Goal-oriented individual who can prioritize activities and follow-through necessary to achieve results in a changing business environment.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into talent priorities.

$95,800.00 - $…