Senior Talent Operations Partner
Chicago, Illinois
Talent Operations – Strategic Talent Operations /
Full Time /
Hybrid
The Senior Talent Operations Partner serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert in advancing the organization’s talent acquisition priorities. This role partners closely with executive leadership, business group leaders, and hiring managers to design and execute forward-looking talent strategies that attract, retain, and engage a diverse pipeline of top talent. The Senior Talent Operations Partner will play a critical role in optimizing recruitment operations, strengthening employer brand, and ensuring a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience that supports business growth.
What you will do:
- Lead and oversee full-cycle recruitment efforts for senior leadership, highly specialized, and critical roles across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent acquisition.
- Champion the end-to-end recruitment process while driving consistency, optimization, and continuous improvement in partnership with the broader Talent team.
- Conduct strategic intake and alignment sessions with business leaders to define hiring needs, success criteria, and long-term talent implications.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging advanced networks, market research, and emerging technologies to build strong pipelines for both immediate and future hiring needs.
- Partner with People & Culture to assess organizational talent gaps, conduct skill analysis, and align recruitment strategies to long-term business goals.
- Guide the offer approval and negotiation process, ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with organizational compensation philosophy.
- Drive stakeholder education and accountability by facilitating training and best practices sessions for hiring leaders on inclusive hiring, candidate engagement, and workforce planning.
- Monitor and report on key talent metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity, candidate experience, retention outcomes), recommending actions that improve results.
- Lead or support high-impact projects focused on advancing recruitment technology, vendor partnerships, employer branding, or process enhancements.
- Act as second-in-command to the Strategic Talent Manager, stepping in to ensure continuity of operations when required.
- Represent the organization at industry events, career fairs, and professional networks, strengthening visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in talent acquisition or human resources; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR, AIRS) preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle recruitment, with significant exposure to senior-level or specialized hiring.
- Experience recruiting within technical, engineering, or construction industries strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing talent strategies in a complex organization.
- Solid understanding of employment law, compliance, and best practices in recruitment and talent management.
- Deep knowledge of advanced sourcing methods, recruitment technologies, and talent acquisition strategies in competitive markets.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational goals into talent solutions.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to consult with senior leadership and deliver compelling presentations.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and lead change initiatives that elevate recruitment effectiveness.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% for strategic initiatives, executive recruitment activities, industry events, and leadership engagements.
At Milhouse, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here’s how we invest in you:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
- Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
- Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
- Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
- Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
- Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc..
- Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
- Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers!
- Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
- Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
- Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
- Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.
$90,000 - $115,000 a year
The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!
#INDHP
Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.
Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.
We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.
Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.
Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!
Important Notice to US Applicants
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
