Partnerships Lead

Talent Partnerships Lead (Technical &Military Pipelines) This role is designed for a builder. As a Talent Partnerships Lead, you will ownthe strategy and execution of external talent pipelines that directly impactstaffing outcomes across critical roles, including Maintenance Technicians,Controls Engineers, and apprenticeship pathways. This position exists to movethe organization beyond reactive recruiting by creating sustainable, scalablesources of talent aligned to both current demand and future workforce needs. You will lead the development of partnershipswith military transition programs, technical schools, workforce developmentorganizations, and community-based pipelines to unlock new and underutilizedtalent pools. This role carries a strong business development component,requiring you to identify, establish, and scale new partnerships that drivemeasurable hiring outcomes. You will operate at the intersection ofTalent Acquisition, Operations, and Workforce Planning, using data to informstrategy and guide investment decisions. This role requires strong businessacumen, the ability to translate workforce data into actionable insights, andthe confidence to influence senior stakeholders. This is a high-impact role with significantresponsibility and autonomy. You will have the opportunity to build, test, andscale new initiatives from the ground up, with ownership over both strategy andmeasurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute apartnerships strategy focused on building consistent pipelines for MaintenanceTechnicians, Controls Engineers, and apprenticeship programs
• Align pipeline strategy toworkforce planning inputs, including attrition trends, hiring forecasts, andcritical hire dates
• Identify gaps in currentsourcing channels and implement scalable solutions to improve candidate flowand quality
• Support employer brandinginitiatives through events, community engagement, and partnership-drivenvisibility Military Hiring & Transition Programs
• Build and managerelationships with military transition organizations such as Hiring Our Heroesand Operation Mission Next
• Develop structured pathwaysfor transitioning service members into technical roles, including skilltranslation, training alignment, and onboarding readiness
• Scale military hiringinitiatives to improve conversion, readiness, and long-term retention Partnership Strategy & Reporting
• Act as a businessdevelopment lead for talent, identifying and securing new partnerships thatexpand access to skilled technical talent
• Establish and growrelationships with technical schools, trade programs, apprenticeshiporganizations, and workforce development partners
• Own the full lifecycle ofpartnerships from identification and onboarding to performance management,expansion, and renewal
• Evaluate and prioritizepartnerships based on hiring impact, scalability, and return on investment
• Track and report onpartnership ROI , including cost per hire, conversion rates, time to fillimpact, and retention outcomes
• Provide recommendations ontraining and partnership spend to ensure investments are aligned tohighest-impact pipelines
• Continuously optimizeresource allocation toward programs that deliver measurable hiring outcomes
• Build and maintainstandardized reporting that provides visibility into pipeline health by role,region, and business unit
• Develop dashboards andreporting tools (Power BI, Excel) to track partnership performance and forecastpipeline vs demand
• Translate data into clearinsights and recommendations for leadership
• Drive improved datavisibility across the organization to enable faster, more informed staffingdecisions Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience inTalent Acquisition, workforce development, partnerships, or businessdevelopment
• Experience buildingpipelines for technical or skilled trade roles such as Maintenance Techniciansor Controls Engineers
• Experience supportingmilitary hiring or veteran talent initiatives
• Strong analytical andreporting skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to operateindependently and manage multiple strategic initiatives
• Proficiency in Power BI,Excel modeling, or similar reporting tools
• Ability to travel a minimumof 25% to support external relationship building, site engagement, hiringevents, and overall stakeholder partnership Why This Role Matters This role directly impacts the organization'sability to achieve and sustain full staffing across critical operations.

Bybuilding long-term, scalable talent pipelines and driving strategicpartnerships, this role reduces hiring risk, improves workforce stability, andenables long-term business growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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