Talent Acquisition Partner

Educated Solutions Corp (ESC) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner & Affirmative Action / EEO Program Manager to support our premier client, a nationally recognized, employee-owned professional services consulting firm, in Milwaukee, WI.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who enjoys partnering closely with hiring managers, managing full-cycle recruiting efforts, and supporting compliance initiatives related to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs. This 6-month contract role offers a unique blend of talent acquisition leadership and compliance program management within a collaborative, people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (Approximately 80%)

• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to recruit top talent across technical and professional disciplines
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection
• Collaborate with hiring teams to develop job postings, interview questions, and candidate communications
• Conduct interviews and participate in candidate evaluation and hiring decisions
• Advise and support hiring managers on applicant tracking system (ATS) usage, hiring policies, and recruiting best practices
• Ensure recruiting processes align with affirmative action and EEO requirements
• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and close out requisitions in a timely manner
• Assist with recruiting process improvements, special projects, and broader talent initiatives

Affirmative Action & EEO Program Management (Approximately 20%)

• Lead affirmative action and EEO compliance efforts, including data collection, reporting, and documentation
• Partner with external vendors to prepare and maintain Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs)
• Oversee required compliance reporting, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, and related submissions
• Collect, analyze, and maintain applicant flow and workforce data
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to federal contractor requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for EEO and affirmative action reporting
• Provide guidance on EEO training initiatives, reporting, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
• OR
• At least 2 years of relevant talent acquisition experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and consultative skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-motivated with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of recruiting-related legal and regulatory requirements, including affirmative action and EEO
• Experience supporting federal contractor compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized, compliant documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Talent acquisition experience within an AEC or professional services environment
• Full-cycle recruiting experience supporting niche, technical, or hard-to-fill roles
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, preferably iCIMS
• HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar

Why Apply

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing relationship-driven recruiting with process, compliance, and reporting ownership. The right candidate will be someone who can build strong partnerships across the business while helping ensure recruiting practices remain aligned with federal contractor and EEO requirements.