Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Join a mission-driven team at Ceres Environmental Services Inc. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead high-impact, full-cycle recruitment across multiple business lines and act as a trusted advisor to leaders. This onsite role is based in Houston, TX, with a salary range of USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, travel opportunities, and a discretionary bonus. You will report to the Director, Talent Acquisition and collaborate in a fast-paced environment focused on rebuilding stronger, safer communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for senior, technical, and hard-to-fill roles across multiple lines of business.
• Develop and sustain passive candidate pipelines through advanced sourcing, market mapping, and networking.
• Proactively nurture candidate development and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.
• Provide labor market insights and hiring intelligence to inform workforce planning and hiring strategies.
• Lead complex offer negotiations and coordinate with compensation and onboarding alignment.
• Coach and mentor junior recruiters, sharing best practices and candidate-care approaches.
• Streamline recruitment workflows, including ATS configurations, templates, dashboards, and reporting.
• Represent Ceres at industry events, university fairs, and professional associations.
• Maintain accurate and timely capture of requisition and candidate activity data in the ATS.
• Contribute to other recruitment projects as needed by the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing effective sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.
• Strong consultative relationship-building skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, inclusive and professional environment managing sensitive/confidential information appropriately.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Travel opportunities
• Discretionary bonus

The CERES Commitment

Ceres Environmental Services is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, dedicated to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Founded in 1976, Ceres has secured more than $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts, reflecting decades of trust in bringing hope during times of need.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres, you are part of a team with a meaningful mission. We value initiative, diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you bring compassion, commitment, urgency, and solutions, you fit in. We rise to challenges rather than merely respond.

What to Expect

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role supporting both steady-state hiring and surge recruiting during emergency response events. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will work closely with hiring leaders, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and adapt quickly as business needs shift. The role is primarily onsite with occasional travel for recruiting events or initiatives.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ceres provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods. Occasional travel may be required for recruitment events or initiatives. Commitment to following safety standards and protocols is required.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless stated otherwise. E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.