What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Partner position at Catalyst Partners?
Position Summary
Our Talent Acquisition team operates as a strategic function embedded in the business - bringing deep recruiting expertise, sharp market judgment, and a consultative approach that influences how the organization grows.
In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders across global Support Groups (i.e. People, Finance, Legal, Operations, Engagement, etc.) to deliver high-quality hiring at pace and at bar. You’ll own a broad portfolio of searches ranging from senior, high-touch executive searches to specialist and operational hiring, while building genuine organizational knowledge and credibility.
You will be successful if you hold a high standard for talent, know how to move fast without cutting corners, and can earn trust with senior stakeholders through clear thinking and well-grounded recommendations. This role suits someone who has recruited rigorously before and wants to apply that judgment in a mission-driven environment.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across globally dispersed enterprise Support Groups, managing a mix of operational, specialist, and leadership searches.
- Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to shape talent strategies that align with business priorities, bringing both market knowledge and a point of view on how best to hire.
- Source and build pipelines proactively, engaging and nurturing relationships with candidates and prospects using empathy and transparency, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and values.
- Guide and consult with stakeholders using market knowledge and insights to ensure the best hiring decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment practices, pipelines, and candidate experience.
- Manage multi-step hiring processes across global teams and time zones, ensuring a smooth and high-quality candidate experience.
- Champion employer brand to attract mission-aligned talent.
What You’ll bring
- Substantial in-house recruitment experience, including a track record of hiring against a high bar in a demanding or mission-driven environment.
- Proven ability to consult, partner, and influence - with the credibility to challenge senior stakeholders and earn their trust.
- Familiarity with a wide range of domain-specific talent markets, including key talent pools and industry trends.
- Strong judgment in shaping recruitment approaches and improving processes to deliver high-quality hires.
- Track record of building and maintaining diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines.
- Experience managing multi-step hiring processes across global teams and time zones.
- Ability to balance breadth and depth, adapting to varying role types and business needs.
- Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking systems.
- Familiarity with enterprise support functions (People, Finance, Operations, Legal, Strategy).