Sr. Strategic Talent Partner in Camas, Washington - #73662 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73662

Sr. Strategic Talent Partner
Our client is an established, publicly traded technology manufacturer experiencing significant growth. The organization develops advanced technologies supporting aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and other highly specialized markets. The company offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where employees have the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute directly to strategic business initiatives. They are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Strategic Talent Partner to support critical hiring initiatives across a growing, technically sophisticated organization. This individual will partner directly with senior executives, engineering leadership, and HR to develop and execute recruiting strategies for specialized technical, professional, and leadership positions. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, hands-on recruiter who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys tackling difficult searches, and can translate loosely defined hiring needs into actionable recruiting strategies. This position requires someone who combines strategic thinking with exceptional execution, strong passive sourcing capabilities, and the confidence to advise senior leaders while remaining collaborative and adaptable.

This role is on-site in Camas, Washington.

Sr. Strategic Talent Partner Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership, engineering managers, and HR to identify critical hiring needs and develop targeted recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for specialized technical, professional, and leadership positions.
• Translate evolving business needs into candidate profiles, job descriptions, sourcing strategies, and actionable recruiting plans.
• Proactively identify, engage, and recruit passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Conduct talent mapping, competitive research, compensation analysis, and geographic labor market assessments.
• Provide consultative guidance to senior leaders regarding candidate availability, market conditions, compensation expectations, and recruiting challenges.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines to support current and future organizational needs.
• Manage candidate screening, interview coordination, selection processes, offer negotiations, and onboarding support.
• Develop creative sourcing approaches for specialized engineering and technical talent.
• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Support job postings, interview scheduling, and other recruiting administration as needed.
• Utilize recruiting metrics to evaluate sourcing effectiveness, identify bottlenecks, and improve hiring outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive searches and executive-level hiring initiatives.
• Support special projects and additional HR initiatives as business needs evolve.

Sr. Strategic Talent Partner Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 8+ years of talent acquisition or related recruiting experience, preferably within a high-tech or technically sophisticated environment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting specialized technical, professional, or leadership talent.
• Strong proactive sourcing capabilities, including identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Experience independently managing complex searches from initial intake through offer acceptance.
• Ability to develop recruiting strategies and provide meaningful talent-market intelligence.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and providing consultative recruiting guidance.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, operate independently, and execute quickly in a dynamic environment.
• High level of initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, and discretion.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter or comparable sourcing tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Camas, Washington.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting engineering and highly specialized technical professionals.
• Recruiting background within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, hardware technology, or related industries.
• Combination of corporate/in-house and agency recruiting experience.
• Experience supporting executive search and senior leadership hiring.
• Experience developing talent acquisition strategies and managing complex recruiting projects.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics.
• Experience working in rapidly growing organizations with evolving hiring priorities.

Compensation: $45-$60/hr. (DOE)

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

Meet VanderHouwen
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VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

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