**Primary Purpose** This position is hybrid working out of our beautiful corporate office in Newton, MA. As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner, you will be the primary source of talent acquisition strategy and advice and are accountable for driving all aspects of full lifecycle recruiting processes including planning, sourcing, screening, selecting and hiring exempt and non-exempt talent across corporate functions. You will collaborate with Sourcers, Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical TA plans to hire diverse talent at the right time. In this role, you will build relationships with internal partners and external organizations to stay up to date on current trends in talent acquisition. In some cases, you will apply well-developed sourcing skills to find passive candidates and talent pools using a wide range of traditional and non-traditional techniques, including competitive intelligence and research, social media, internet mining, industry events, market analysis, and knowledge and networking with local partners in the territory you support. The TA Partner will help develop solutions for moderately complex problems occurring within assigned locations and may assist with training and mentoring less experienced TA Partners on matters related to best practices, processes, tools and technologies. **Essential Functions/Responsibilities** + Match candidate profiles to relevant roles, and screen to assess availability, interest level and qualifications. Interviews, assesses and recommends candidates for hire, schedules additional interviews, extends offers of employment and initiates background investigation processes + Utilize creative thinking skills to develop and implement effective TA sourcing and recruiting plans to hire the right talent at the right time. + Actively source talent using creative recruiting techniques including but not limited to job boards, social media, cold calling, job fairs, networking, and community organizations + Explore and drive opportunities to engage current employees in being “ambassadors” for the Bright Horizons employer brand (employee referrals, social media, etc.) + Simultaneously work on both immediate and forecasted needs, by partnering with managers, HR, and TA operations when applicable to stay in sync with both current and future hiring and business needs; developing talent sourcing solutions within assigned locations. + Identify real and potential talent acquisition and employment concerns and escalate to the appropriate TA Leadership team member + Establishes and maintains effective relationships with hiring managers, human resource business partners, and organizations within the communities surrounding assigned locations + Engage in timely and appropriate communications with all internal stakeholders and candidates + Ensure all searches and engagement strategies comply with Bright Horizons policies and procedures and with employment laws and regulations **Job Requirements – Education/Experience** **Education** + Required Associate Degree + Preferred Bachelor's Degree **Experience** + Required 3 years of Talent Acquisition experience in a high volume dispersed model or search firm environment + Required 3 years of Technology experience including ATS, CRM, and relevant social platforms **Additional Job Requirements** + 2+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include: market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches preferred + Experience in a complex environment, including managing and prioritizing multiple searches against a range of profiles + Experience acting as a talent advisor through leveraging data, consulting and influencing skills, and application of business knowledge + Ability to present creative solutions and deliver against results + Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) + Outstanding customer service skills and ability to communicate the culture and philosophy of Bright Horizons to internal and external customers The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. **Life at Bright Horizons:** Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families. Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us. HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866 Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and EEO – Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf) along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) . Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.