Talent Acquisition Partner (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id 15968 About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Talent Acquisition Partner to join ORNL's Talent Acquisition Division. In this strategic role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of scientific discovery by attracting and securing top-tier scientific and technical talent. As a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, you will partner closely with stakeholders to develop innovative recruitment strategies, build robust talent pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects ORNL's commitment to excellence.
Main Duties / Responsibilities Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future staffing needs, develop comprehensive recruitment strategies, and align talent acquisition efforts with organizational objectives
Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-caliber scientific and technical talent in competitive markets
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles in materials science, energy technologies, engineering, national security research, nuclear science, and cleared positions requiring security clearances
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including editing job descriptions, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation
Conduct comprehensive candidate evaluations leveraging technical knowledge and market intelligence to identify the most qualified individuals
Create personalized, candidate-centric recruitment experiences that showcase ORNL's mission, culture, values and opportunities for professional growth
Serve as a trusted advisor to technical hiring teams, providing market insights, talent trends, and recruitment best practices
Ensure all recruitment activities align with company policy, EEO, and ADA guidelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with talent acquisition partners, HR business partners, compensation analysts, and leadership to optimize recruitment processes and drive continuous improvement
Represent ORNL at recruiting events, career fairs, conferences, and professional organizations to strengthen employer brand and expand talent networks
Leverage diverse sourcing channels including social media, professional networks, academic partnerships, and industry associations to reach passive and active candidates
Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service Basic Qualifications BS / BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Sciences, or related field
Two or more years of proven full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on technical, scientific, or engineering candidates
Demonstrated expertise in recruitment best practices, advanced sourcing methodologies, and talent acquisition technologies
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment platforms, and data analytics tools
Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements including EEO and ADA Preferred Qualifications A minimum of five years of recruiting high-level engineering and scientific talent in a research laboratory environment
Prior experience recruiting for research institutions, national laboratories, or organizations within scientific, engineering, or technology sectors
Proven ability to understand and articulate complex technical position requirements to candidates
Self-motivated professional with demonstrated ability to recruit and attract highly specialized technical talent in competitive, complex environments
Experience utilizing artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies for candidate sourcing and engagement
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and modern collaboration platforms
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels including telephone, email, video conferencing, and in-person interactions
Strong relationship-building capabilities with demonstrated success in stakeholder management and proactive networking
Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with excellent active listening abilities
Current knowledge of external recruiting trends, market dynamics, and innovative talent acquisition strategies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment, effectively prioritize competing demands, manage a high-volume requisition load, and adapt to evolving organizational needs
Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain composure, positivity, and exceptional customer service under pressure What We Offer
ORNL offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific research while working alongside world-class researchers and technical experts. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on some of the world's most important scientific challenges. For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.