Principal Talent Partner

Summary

Join Vertex Companies as a Principal Talent Partner and play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for critical revenue-generating positions. Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level roles, develop creative sourcing strategies, and build strong relationships with hiring managers. Utilize advanced recruiting techniques and ensure a positive candidate experience. Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to improve processes and provide coaching to junior recruiters. This remote role requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of recruiting experience (3+ years in senior-level/executive recruitment), and proven success in hiring for complex roles in professional services. Vertex offers a competitive compensation package, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on senior-level and executive recruitment in a fast-paced environment
• Experience recruiting for specialized and/or technical revenue-generating roles in the professional services industry (i.e., Forensic Engineering, Forensic Investigations, E-Discovery, etc.)
• Proven success in hiring for complex, high-priority roles in the professional services industry
• In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes and talent sourcing techniques
• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other HR tools
• Experience using data-driven recruiting and analytics to measure success
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and solution-oriented approach
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Required to travel up to 25% of the time domestically

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level, specialized, and executive revenue-generating roles across multiple functions, ensuring alignment with business needs and company culture
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify top talent in a competitive market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, providing guidance on recruitment strategies, market trends, and talent mapping
• Utilize advanced recruiting techniques, including but not limited to social media platforms, headhunting, job boards, and networking to attract high-quality candidates
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates, ensuring a positive and consistent experience throughout the process
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure seamless integration of new hires and provide ongoing support post-hire
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and best practices
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and pipeline data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior recruiters and support in talent strategy execution
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor hiring practices, and best-in-class recruiting technologies

Benefits

• Base salary and discretionary bonus plan
• Healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401k plan with immediate match and vesting
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks
• Generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees)
• ���Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers