Talent Acquisition Partner, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Human Resources Department

The Human Resources (HR) team is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, collaborating closely with various departments such as New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, Tech & Systems, and Legal to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment. Our HR team is distinguished by its proactive and strategic approach.

Unlike in many organizations where HR functions are limited to administrative oversight, our HR professionals are empowered with the authority and responsibility to drive critical processes directly. This includes talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organizational planning. By leveraging in-house expertise, our HR team can align long-term organizational sustainability with innovative HR practices and cost-effective strategies. This alignment ensures that our workforce is engaged, motivated, and equipped to contribute to the company's success. Each member of our HR team plays a pivotal role in making high-impact decisions, resulting in a more dynamic and productive work environment.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract and hire top talent across Vantage. This individual will focus on the interview process intentionally seeking a diversity of candidates. The TA Partner will use our values and strive for greatness to guide and develop the next generation of employees to empower Vantage Data Centers to continue to succeed in achieving its mission and vision. This individual may be asked to assist the Global HR team with additional projects.

This position can be remote based. Travel is required (see Job Requirements).

Essential Job Functions

• Full-Cycle Recruitment:
• Manage the entire recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection while creating a lasting and impactful candidate experience.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various positions within the data center industry.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and guide them on proper recruitment process.
• Meet regularly with hiring managers and department leaders you directly support.
• Post enhanced and inclusive job descriptions by utilizing our technology stack across various job boards.
• Meet assigned TA and Vantage department goals, metrics, and KPIs
  
  

• Candidate Sourcing:
• Utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about talent trends and competitive hiring practices.
• Interviewing and Selection:
• Conduct initial preliminary screenings and coordinate in-person or virtual interviews with hiring managers.
• Assess candidate qualifications, skills, and fit for the organization.
• Provide recommendations to hiring managers and coordinate feedback to candidates.
• Utilize data analysis and insights to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Candidate Experience:
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Communicate regularly with candidates to provide updates and feedback.
• Handle candidate inquiries and manage offer negotiations and closing.
• Employer Branding:
• Promote the company's employer brand through various channels, including social media, career fairs, and networking events.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Collaboration:
• Partner with HR team members to ensure a cohesive and efficient talent acquisition process.
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team, Compensation team, and hiring managers to develop job descriptions and drive compensation discussions.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to better understand the business and needs of each department.
• Work in partnership with a variety of stakeholders from Design & Engineering, Construction, Software Engineering, IT, Finance, Site Operations, Business Operations, Reliability Engineering, Learning & Development, and Human Resources.
• Work with external recruitment agencies and vendors as needed ensuring weekly reports to keep hiring managers on track.
• HR Administration:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Track and report on recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and new recruitment tools and technologies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvements to the talent acquisition team.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management
  
  

Job Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or relevant experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Recruiting required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience Sourcing preferred.
• Large and medium sized tech company experience preferred.
• Data Center experience a plus, but not required.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking System(s)
• Experience with full life-cycle recruiting including sourcing, recruiting, scheduling and interviewing in-house
• Diversity hiring experience a plus
• A team player who can influence and develop effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
  
  

Physical Demands And Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
  
  

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.