Talent Partner

Talent Partner Books-a-Million, Inc. - 3.2 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Regulatory compliance HR legal compliance Employment & labor law Bachelor's degree Candidate sourcing Full Job Description The Talent Partner serves as a strategic consultant to both Corporate and Operations leaders to identify hiring needs, design sourcing strategies, and deliver top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals. The Talent Partner ensures a seamless candidate experience, promotes employer branding, and leverages data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes. Role and Responsibilities Collaborate with business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop talent strategies Coach leaders on effective hiring decisions, compliance, interviewing, and selection Provide market intelligence (talent availability, compensation trends, competitive insights) Manage full-cycle recruitment for critical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation Ensure a consistent, equitable, and high-quality candidate experience Build and maintain talent pipelines and employer branding for current and future needs Manage the end-to-end onboarding process from offer acceptance through the first 90 days Coordinate pre-boarding activities including welcome communication, badging, relocation, system access, documentation, background checks, and I-9 compliance Coordinates new hire onboarding programs and orientations- both virtual and in-person Ensure completion and accuracy of all new hire documentation (I-9, W-4, state forms, policies, acknowledgements) Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations Track onboarding metrics such as time-to-productivity, time to fill, and new hire feedback Perform other duties as assigned Q ualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or similar field required 3-5years of experience in talent acquisition or HR business partnering Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, recruitment tools, and labor market trends Familiarity with HR compliance and best practices including I-9 Preferred Skills Experience in executing retail and operational talent strategies Multi-state employment experience Ability to respect and maintain the highest level of confidentiality High attention to detail Ability to summarize data and obtain reports from tracking systems and other reporting platforms Physical and Environmental Requirements Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time Must be able to operate keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device