About Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides transportation services for 150,000-200,000 customers on a typical weekday, or about 45 million rides annually, through a variety of services, including HealthLine, bus, Paratransit, light rail, heavy rail, and vanpools. RTA is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold Award for Bus Safety & Security Excellence. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohio’s major employers with a workforce of over 2,100 employees carrying out our mission of Connecting The Community.

Our team is expanding; the Greater Cleveland RTA is searching for new Talent Acquisition Business Partners to join our Human Resources team. This is an on-site position working out of our Main Office Building on West 6th St. in Downtown Cleveland. If you are a skilled recruiting professional focused on excellent candidates and hiring manager experience, please read on and apply to be considered.

Duties

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner I is responsible for all facets of workforce planning, full-cycle recruitment, and the candidate selection process. Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Manager, this position will work with District Directors and Managers to address existing and anticipated recruitment and staffing needs. Must be knowledgeable of requirements and selection processes for all positions within assigned locations. Develops recruiting plans and timelines for position vacancies with hiring managers. Prepares job postings and distributes to recruitment sources. Sources passive candidates through digital platforms, networking, and community partners. Conducts all facets of the screening, employment testing, and interviewing process. Prepares salary recommendations to extend and negotiates job offers. Develops a pipeline of experienced and entry-level candidates to anticipate future hiring needs.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced business environment where experience in business development, sales management, negotiation tactics, and prospecting new talent and partnerships. To excel in this position you will have a persistent personality to close deals and develop new leads through various platforms. Having a sense of urgency and respect for time is key to this position. Proven experience in recruiting office/administrative, skilled trades, and professional management is a plus. A diverse background in workforce development, employment, and staffing is preferred.

Promotes a safe and secure atmosphere, follows all safety and security rules, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of two (2) years of Recruiting experience in a Human Resources or Staffing Agency environment is required. Previous experience supporting Talent Acquisition in a union environment is preferred.

The following experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.

· High School Diploma and 8 years of additional related work experience

· Associate Degree and 4 years of additional related work experience

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential elements of the job function.

Environmental Conditions

This person will work predominantly in an office type environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear and speak. The employee may be required to work at a computer work station for more than 5 hours a day.

Mental Demands

Reading, studying focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, and evaluating required. Ability to give, receive, and analyze information and prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data.

Successful candidates will be expected to pass a background check and post-offer drug screen that is job related and consistent with business necessity.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE