Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

Salary

$68,830.00 - $108,291.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

12M00000102

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The anticipated hiring range is $68,830 - $88,561.

The HR Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for developing, facilitating, and implementing all phases of the talent acquisition strategic plan and recruitment process. They will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the department heads, division chiefs, executive staff, and City leadership, identify potential "fit" through effective interviewing and testing, effectively oversee and administer the interviewing and onboarding process and ensure a positive new hire experience.

Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure the City of Richmond is best positioned to attract, source and recruit top talent, both internally and externally. This is an excellent opportunity to advance an already extensive career in HR with a focus on talent acquisition at the highest level.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Lead and support the full end-to-end talent acquisition process, implementing strategic plans and ensuring equitable, objective, and compliant hiring practices.

• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment processes, policies, controls, diversity goals, and compensation expectations to ensure consistent, fair, and timely hiring decisions.

• Source, pipeline, and engage qualified candidates through diverse channels, including databases, LinkedIn, colleges/universities, and advanced search techniques (Boolean, cold sourcing).

• Manage and enhance the candidate experience through clear communication, education on career growth and benefits, and appropriate candidate disposition.

• Facilitate evaluations and interviews, presenting candidates, gathering manager feedback, and adjusting strategies as needed.

• Partner across complex matrixed divisions with senior leaders, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to anticipate talent needs, understand market trends, strategize pipelines, and support offer negotiations.

• Partner across complex matrixed divisions with senior leaders, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to anticipate talent needs, understand market trends, strategize pipelines, and support offer negotiations.

• Apply expertise in employment market conditions, HR laws and regulations, recruitment best practices, and compensation philosophy.

• Utilize the full functionality of NeoGov and maintain data integrity, accuracy, and compliance across all hiring transactions.

• Build and manage strong client relationships, establishing credibility and providing insights to address talent gaps, risks, and workforce planning needs.

• Share innovative solutions, proactively streamline processes, and continuously improve the talent acquisition function for internal stakeholders.

• Performs all additional related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Project and data management proficiency

• Strong knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices

• Expertise in competency-based interviewing and assessment techniques

• Skilled in LinkedIn recruiting and Applicant Tracking Systems (including end-user and administrator functions)

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and customer service orientation

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work autonomously, and exercise sound judgment

• Flexible, collaborative, and able to balance competing priorities

• Advanced Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools experience

• Awareness of City of Richmond community values

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration required (equivalency not accepted in place of a required degree)
• Three (3) years of professional level recruiting experience
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent Acquisition managing end to end recruiting processes
• Experience supporting an organization with 4,000 or more employees
• Experience in local government or the public sector.
• Experience supporting managing a recruitment portfolio of 400 or more employees

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02

10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

04

Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

05

Are you a current City of Richmond employee or contractor?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have leading and supporting full end-to-end talent acquisition processes?

• I have no direct experience
• Less than one year of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• four to five years of experience
• Five years or more

07

What size recruitment portfolio have you directly managed?

• Fewer than 100 employees
• 100-249 employees
• 250-399 employees
• 400 or more employees

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/