What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Partner position at Girl Scouts of the USA?
About Us
Girl Scouts of the USA
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment.
As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork.
Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
The Talent & Culture team strategically partners with all Girl Scouts of the USA departments in support of their people and talent objectives . The initiatives and offerings embedded in the Talent Model provide best-in-class employee experiences focused on attracting, retaining , and developing employees .
You Will
The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a hands-on, high-impact role supporting full-cycle recruiting in service of our mission. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process—from candidate communication and interview coordination to sourcing, screening, and conducting first-round interviews.
Working closely with hiring managers, Talent & Culture partners, and organizational leaders, you will help build thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices that strengthen our teams and advance our impact. This role requires strong organization, adaptability, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to creating a respectful, engaging, and values-aligned candidate experience.
In addition to recruiting delivery, this role will actively partner across Talent & Culture and organizational leaders on talent management activities, including workforce planning, internal mobility, and succession-related work, contributing insights and operational support that strengthen long-term talent outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Required Competencies
This represents the present low and high end of the pay range for this position. This pay range is only applicable to NYC Metro-based employees, on a hybrid schedule. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
What We Offer:
Girl Scouts is powered by people, and we encourage our team members to be their best selves in and out of the office. We place a high priority on flexibility and offer a competitive employee salary and benefits package that includes:
Paid Time Off:
GSUSA offers 20 days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays per year. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Other Benefits:
Position Type: This is a full-time, hybrid position with 1-2 days on site per month required. GSUSA is based in New York City.
AAP/EEO Statement: GSUSA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment.
As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork.
Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
The Talent & Culture team strategically partners with all Girl Scouts of the USA departments in support of their people and talent objectives . The initiatives and offerings embedded in the Talent Model provide best-in-class employee experiences focused on attracting, retaining , and developing employees .
You Will
The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a hands-on, high-impact role supporting full-cycle recruiting in service of our mission. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process—from candidate communication and interview coordination to sourcing, screening, and conducting first-round interviews.
Working closely with hiring managers, Talent & Culture partners, and organizational leaders, you will help build thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices that strengthen our teams and advance our impact. This role requires strong organization, adaptability, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to creating a respectful, engaging, and values-aligned candidate experience.
In addition to recruiting delivery, this role will actively partner across Talent & Culture and organizational leaders on talent management activities, including workforce planning, internal mobility, and succession-related work, contributing insights and operational support that strengthen long-term talent outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for entry and mid-level roles across GSUSA.
- Conduct first-round interviews and provide structured, objective candidate assessments aligned with role requirements and organizational values.
- Manage all job postings, requisitions, and hiring workflows within the applicant tracking system.
- Partner with hiring managers to set clear expectations, promote equitable hiring practices, and ensure consistency throughout the interview process.
- Oversee the hiring of temporary, contract, and seasonal employees, ensuring alignment with organizational needs, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Contribute recruiting insights to broader talent discussions, including workforce needs, skill gaps, and internal versus external talent considerations.
- Scheduling & Candidate Coordination
- Own interview scheduling across multiple time zones, creating a smooth and respectful experience for both candidates and interviewers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring timely, transparent, and compassionate communication at every stage.
- Partner closely with Director of Talent Acquisition on complex, senior, or hard-to-fill roles by supporting sourcing, pipeline development, and early-stage candidate engagement.
- Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, community networks, and other partnerships.
- Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for both exempt and non-exempt roles.
- Engage and nurture passive candidates while authentically representing the organization’s mission and culture.
- Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies, search partners, and recruiting vendors. Coordinate on candidate submissions, interview logistics, hiring decisions, and onboarding handoffs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the ATS, ensuring compliance, reporting integrity, and sound recordkeeping.
- Contribute to the refinement of recruiting processes, templates, and tools to enhance equity, efficiency, AI adoption, and candidate experience.
- Share recruiting and talent data with Talent & Culture partners to support workforce planning, talent reviews, and people decision-making.
- Partner on broader talent management initiatives in partnership with Talent & Culture and organizational leaders, including workforce planning, organizational reviews, and internal mobility efforts.
- Contribute to succession planning efforts by helping identify critical roles, compiling talent data, and supporting assessments of internal pipelines.
Required Competencies
- Strong ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously with professionalism, care, and discretion.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and customer focused.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, probing with effective questions, influencing and selling.
- Must be able to allocate time effectively across multiple priorities/requisitions.
- Must have excellent follow-through with internal stakeholders and candidates regarding status and action items.
- Must demonstrate teamwork and cooperation, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Office 365 or similar suites
- Competency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software
- Competency in Microsoft Excel or similar software
- Experience with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (e.g., iCIMS, LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BBA, etc.) i n Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Demonstrated experience recruiting across multiple functions and organizational levels.
- Familiarity with recruiting for both high-volume and specialized roles.
- Commitment to equitable hiring practices, inclusive candidate experiences, and ethical recruitment standards.
This represents the present low and high end of the pay range for this position. This pay range is only applicable to NYC Metro-based employees, on a hybrid schedule. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
What We Offer:
Girl Scouts is powered by people, and we encourage our team members to be their best selves in and out of the office. We place a high priority on flexibility and offer a competitive employee salary and benefits package that includes:
Paid Time Off:
GSUSA offers 20 days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays per year. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Other Benefits:
- Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage
- Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance.
- Both plans include GSUSA partial subsidy of premium costs
- Dental and vision coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 401(K) with company match
- Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation
- Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year
Position Type: This is a full-time, hybrid position with 1-2 days on site per month required. GSUSA is based in New York City.
AAP/EEO Statement: GSUSA is an equal employment opportunity employer.