Talent Acquisition Partner

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Arc, your core responsibilities include optimizing the end-to-end recruiting operations process, collaborating with hiring managers to understand talent needs, and managing the Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse). You will also source qualified candidates, conduct interviews, design dashboards for tracking metrics, and represent Arc at recruiting events. This role requires you to balance efficiency with a superb candidate experience while aligning with business goals.

To become a Talent Acquisition Partner at Arc, you should have at least 5 years of experience in in-house recruiting or people operations, with at least 1 year in recruiting operations. You need to have a strong ability to distinguish between different tiers of talent, effective communication skills to interface with hiring managers, and proficiency in utilizing HRIS and ATS. Familiarity with Boolean search techniques for sourcing is also essential, along with a passion for boating and clean energy.

At Arc, we value the contributions of our Talent Acquisition Partners and offer an environment that promotes ownership, learning, and collaboration. You’ll have access to talented teammates that challenge you and provide opportunities to contribute to various business activities. With a transparent and high-trust culture, you’ll receive continual support and training to develop your skills and improve recruitment processes.

The work environment at Arc is dynamic and fast-moving, reflective of our startup ethos in Torrance, CA. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you can expect to work in a lean environment that fosters adaptability and encourages everyone to take ownership of their responsibilities. We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere that values diverse backgrounds and opinions, ensuring a supportive team culture where everyone plays a role in the company's success.

Arc provides competitive compensation that includes a salary of $155,000 per year, semi-annual bonuses, a meaningful equity stake, and nearly free health insurance coverage. We also offer generous parental leave, a supportive work culture complete with daily lunches and snacks, and unique perks like boat rides. Our team believes in celebrating your contributions, which makes working at Arc a fulfilling experience.

To answer this question effectively, discuss any specific strategies you've implemented in previous roles that improved recruiting efficiency. Highlight your experience with managing Applicant Tracking Systems and optimizing processes—be sure to provide concrete examples that showcase your skills in action.

When answering this question, emphasize your commitment to transparency and communication. Discuss specific methods you use to keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process, such as timely updates, feedback sessions, and providing insight into the company culture. Share any metrics you’ve tracked that illustrate your success in creating a positive experience.

In your response, detail your approach to sourcing candidates, including the use of advanced Boolean search techniques and leveraging professional networks. Mention any tools or platforms you regularly use and explain how you assess candidate quality to differentiate between the top talent.

When discussing this topic, focus on your collaborative approach. Explain how you initiate intake meetings, listen to their requirements carefully, and customize your recruitment strategies based on their input. Share examples of how your relationships with hiring managers have positively impacted hiring outcomes.

Expand on your experience with designing and implementing dashboards or reports to track recruitment metrics. Describe which key performance indicators you monitor and why they are essential for evaluating recruitment processes. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making showcases your analytical skills.

Prepare a detailed narrative that describes the challenge, your approach to tackling it, and the outcome. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to remain adaptable in difficult situations, showing that you can handle the fast-paced environment at Arc.

Discuss qualities such as strong communication, relationship-building skills, empathy, and adaptability. Explain how these attributes not only help with effective recruiting but also enrich the company culture, aligning well with Arc's values.

Talk about your best practices for ensuring data accuracy, such as implementing regular audits of the system, standardizing documentation practices, and providing training to the team. Highlight your experience with compliance and how maintaining data integrity supports a positive candidate experience.

In your response, articulate the importance of diversity in the workplace and how it drives innovation and success. Discuss strategies you've employed to ensure a diverse pool of candidates and how you've built relationships with organizations that support underrepresented groups.

This is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the industry and Arc’s mission. Reflect on your interest in electric watercraft and clean technology, and how they align with your personal values. Being genuine about your enthusiasm for both the role and the company will resonate well with the interviewers.