Talent Acquisition Partner (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id15968

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Talent Acquisition Partner to join ORNL's Talent Acquisition Division. In this strategic role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of scientific discovery by attracting and securing top-tier scientific and technical talent. As a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, you will partner closely with stakeholders to develop innovative recruitment strategies, build robust talent pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects ORNL's commitment to excellence.

MajorDuties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future staffing needs, develop comprehensive recruitment strategies, and align talent acquisition efforts with organizational objectives.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-caliber scientific and technical talent in competitive markets.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles in materials science, energy technologies, engineering, national security research, nuclear science, and cleared positions requiring security clearances.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including editing job descriptions, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate evaluations leveraging technical knowledge and market intelligence to identify the most qualified individuals.
• Create personalized, candidate-centric recruitment experiences that showcase ORNL's mission, culture, values and opportunities for professional growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to technical hiring teams, providing market insights, talent trends, and recruitment best practices.
• Ensure all recruitment activities align with company policy, EEO, and ADA guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with talent acquisition partners, HR business partners, compensation analysts, and leadership to optimize recruitment processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent ORNL at recruiting events, career fairs, conferences, and professional organizations to strengthen employer brand and expand talent networks.
• Leverage diverse sourcing channels including social media, professional networks, academic partnerships, and industry associations to reach passive and active candidates.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS / BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• Two or more years of proven full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on technical, scientific, or engineering candidates.
• Demonstrated expertise in recruitment best practices, advanced sourcing methodologies, and talent acquisition technologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements including EEO and ADA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of recruiting high-level engineering and scientific talent in a research laboratory environment.
• Prior experience recruiting for research institutions, national laboratories, or organizations within scientific, engineering, or technology sectors.
• Proven ability to understand and articulate complex technical position requirements to candidates.
• Self-motivated professional with demonstrated ability to recruit and attract highly specialized technical talent in competitive, complex environments.
• Experience utilizing artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies for candidate sourcing and engagement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and modern collaboration platforms.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels including telephone, email, video conferencing, and in-person interactions.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with demonstrated success in stakeholder management and proactive networking.
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with excellent active listening abilities.
• Current knowledge of external recruiting trends, market dynamics, and innovative talent acquisition strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment, effectively prioritize competing demands, manage a high-volume requisition load, and adapt to evolving organizational needs.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain composure, positivity, and exceptional customer service under pressure.

Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Hybrid Eligibility:

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and requires onsite presence. We offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location on a weekly and regular basis.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email:ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.