Talent Acquisition Partner

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension/conversion based on performance and budget) Client: One of the largest Diesel Engines and Power Generators manufacturers in the US Overview: Looking for someone who has Talent Acquisition Partnerships. PA partnerships and contracts deal directly with large national vendors/partnerships like NSBE, SHPE, and SWE. Also with DEIA Strategy. Duties: Program Leadership & Change Management: Lead cross-functional projects, manage budgets and risks, drive organizational change, and ensure alignment with strategic diversity and talent acquisition objectives. Vendor Accountability Framework: Identify, measure, manage, and hold accountable Sourcing vendors (utilizing SLAs, KPIs, QBRs, and dashboards) that support the attraction, sourcing, and recruiting of qualified, diverse talent from the external market; build strong relationships with key suppliers; and serve as primary contact for issue resolution with external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Maintain Ecosystem Health: Analyze talent gaps; identify, evaluate, and implement best-in-class sourcing partnerships; train and roll-out partnerships to regional and country recruiting teams; and monitor sourcing ecosystem effectiveness in supporting the Global TA strategy. Data Analysis & Insights: Track and analyze partnership metrics, deliver actionable insights, and continuously improve strategies to enhance partnership utilization, effectiveness, engagement, and ROI. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with business, HR, and talent acquisition leaders to drive inclusive hiring initiatives; create a Talent Champion network sponsor, advocate, and support partnerships; communicate goals and progress; and foster collaboration and mentorship across teams. Qualifications: College, university, or equivalent degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required. Previous experience with NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), SHPE Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and SWE (Society of Women Engineers). Strong strategic supplier relationship management experience is required; experience managing a comprehensive portfolio of external diversity sourcing suppliers is preferred. Team leadership, influence without authority, and coalition building are required; experience in navigating and leading others (directly and indirectly) in ambiguous, relationship-based environments is preferred.