Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra's Human Resources Department's mission is to recruit and retain qualified employees in a diverse workforce; treat all employees fairly; facilitate training and professional development for career growth; effectively manage and administer compensation; negotiate and administer flexible benefit programs that provide quality and value; administer medical leaves and related services; promote wellness; provide confidential and efficient records administration; ensure that Metra's policies and procedures comply with all laws governing employment, benefits and other ancillary services; and foster an environment of trust and mutual respect with employees as well as internal and external partners.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will lead and manage the recruitment efforts for key roles within Metra, closely work with hiring managers and Human Resources representatives to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans that attract top talent, and function as a team lead providing mentorship and ensuring the recruitment process aligns with the company's goals and values.

The primary duties include:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters including conducting regular team meetings to discuss recruitment strategies, challenges, and successes; and providing guidance and support to ensure high performance. Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create job descriptions that accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities.Source candidates and create talent pools using various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and recruitment agencies and advanced sourcing techniques, such as Boolean searches and AI-driven recruitment tools, to identify passive candidates and maintain relationships with potential candidates for future openings.Conduct interviews and assess candidate qualifications, fit, and potential.Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.Perform otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, or in lieu of degree, a combination of education and experience that equals four years in Human Resources.
2. In addition to #1, must have five years of full lifecycle recruitment/talent acquisition experience including two years creating effective sourcing strategies for diverse candidate attraction, selection, and engagement using a metrics-driven approach to recruiting. Experience in employer branding and recruitment marketing, is a plus.
3. Considerable knowledge and understanding of various recruitment strategies, best practices, current trends, and innovations in talent acquisition.
4. Considerable knowledge of full lifecycle recruiting components including, sourcing and attracting, screening, interviewing, and selection.
5. Good knowledge of market conditions and their impact on recruitment.
6. Good knowledge of data analytics tools to track and report recruitment metrics.
7. Good knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
8. Knowledge of employer branding strategies to attract top talent.
9. Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
11. Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer applicant tracking systems.
12. Ability to collaborate effectively with HR colleagues, hiring managers, and external partners.
13. Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions.
14. Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

1. Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.