Talent Acquisition Partner - NC

Due to our growth, Lenovo is looking for a sales recruiting professional to handle the recruiting initiatives and all assigned North America roles for our Norther America Sales organIzation (ISO). The Talent Acquisition Partner will act as the key focal point for Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners for recruiting ramp ups critical to Lenovo strategy. He/She will consult with the managers on all aspects of hiring from recruitment strategy, candidate selection, compensation recommendations and presenting/negotiating offers.

The job location is NC.

Key responsibilities for the Talent Acquisition Specialist include:

* Recruit for skill sets/candidate profiles that are new to Lenovo and tied to our strategic initiatives and emerging technologies

* Requisition assignment and management of WW Functions and Motorola recruitment activities.

* Lead and manage special projects -both for the NA TA organization and business directed.

* Proactively source candidates using internet resources, social media, employee referrals, headhunting techniques and other creative methods.

* Create and negotiate offers with candidates that may include complex compensation, LTI, relocation or visa sponsorship issues

* Consult with HR Business Partners in other countries and provide necessary guidance on the North America hiring process

* Deal with hiring managers and teams across multiple countries/regions

* Participate on after hours conference calls to accommodate candidates, managers or TA peers in other countries as needed

* Interface with the HR Partners and business leaders on Workforce planning and headcount tracking, globally

Basic Requirements:

* 3+ years of professional level recruiting experience.

Preferred Requirements:

* Technology and sales industry recruiting is preferred

* Prior lead experience is strongly preferred

* Strong project management skills

* Expertise in candidate sourcing, talent planning, competitor analysis etc.

* Solid analytical skills, ability to create reports and recruiting metrics