Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner leads full-cycle recruiting across Finance, Legal, HR, and IT at Post Holdings, advising hiring leaders and partnering with Talent Acquisition teams to improve processes and technology for a seamless candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships through clear communication and ongoing engagement
• Assess hiring needs, identify talent gaps, and tailor recruitment strategies accordingly
• Collaborate with stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver a high-quality hiring experience
• Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned requisitions; escalate complex issues as needed
• Develop and sustain talent pipelines using diverse sourcing methods (direct sourcing, networking, referrals, market research)
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate data within the ATS
• Leverage market and functional expertise to attract high-quality active and passive candidates
• Lead the offer process, including compensation negotiation and offer delivery
• Partner with the HR Supervisor to ensure timely pre-employment steps and smooth onboarding
• Share market insights and recruiting metrics to guide hiring strategies
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with internal policies and applicable regulations
• Build and maintain external talent networks (agencies, professional organizations)
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand staffing needs and meet staffing goals
• Advise on effective recruiting strategies, including sourcing approach, interview design, and candidate assessment
• Equip interviewers and hiring leaders with tools and guidance to support consistent, high-quality evaluations
• Set expectations on timelines, candidate market conditions, and compensation, and manage them accordingly
• Translate workforce plans into proactive hiring strategies and robust talent pipelines
• Use market insights and trends to inform hiring decisions and address talent challenges
• Influence hiring outcomes, including at senior levels, through data-driven recommendations and structured assessments
• Guide candidates through the hiring process with clear communication and engagement
• Deliver a consistent, positive candidate experience through timely and professional interactions
• Gather and assess candidate feedback to inform experience improvements
• Develop and utilize standardized communication templates across the recruiting lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement of recruiting tools, processes, and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Partner with HR and business leaders to design and optimize end-to-end hiring processes
• Lead and contribute to talent acquisition processes and initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison to Business Unit TA teams, sharing updates and addressing recruiting challenges
• Support adoption of changes in systems, processes, and policies across stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years of talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting
• Proven success hiring top talent in competitive markets and building external networks
• Experience recruiting within a corporate environment, managing diverse and complex roles
• Strong business acumen with the ability to advise and influence hiring decisions
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, sound judgment and professional presence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization
• Expertise in candidate assessment, interviewing, and selection practices
• Well-versed in innovative sourcing methodologies and talent market engagement
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent candidate negotiation and closing skills
• Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Proficient using ATS (iCIMS preferred), CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, MS Office
• Location: St. Louis, MO (hybrid)

Technologies

• iCIMS
• CRM
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• MS Office