Talent Acquisition Partner - City of Syracuse - Mohawk Global Logistics

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Talent Acquisition Partner

>Regular Full-Time Professional Syracuse, NY, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Please note that the salary range referenced is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.

Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300-person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.

We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and clients) first At Mohawk, these aren't just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" for the past twelve years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work

About the Role: At Mohawk Global, we take a proactive, relationship-first approach to talent. We don't wait for roles to open to think about talent - we build meaningful relationships early, intentionally, and for the long term.

The Talent Acquisition Partner is a high-trust, outbound role responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing high-potential talent across campuses, industry events and competitive organizations - often months or years in advance of a hiring need. This role is accountable for maintaining a warm, ready, and culturally aligned talent bench that supports Mohawk Global's long-term growth.

This role ensures Mohawk Global is never starting from zero when it comes to talent. By building relationships early and intentionally, the Talent Acquisition Partner plays a critical role in delivering on our values to Enrich, Care, and Deliver.

Responsibilities:
Proactive Talent Scouting & Relationship Building

• Identify and engage high-potential talent through campus partnerships, trade shows, industry events, professional associations, and competitive environments
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with early-career, experienced, and leadership-level talent
• Keep high-potential individuals warm, informed, and engaged until the right opportunity aligns

Campus & Emerging Talent Partnerships

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, trade schools, and academic programs aligned with Mohawk Global's future talent needs
• Partner with career services, faculty, and student organizations
• Position Mohawk Global as an employer of choice early in talent careers

Passive & Competitive Talent Engagement

• Proactively identify and engage passive and competitor talent
• Build discreet, professional relationships grounded in credibility and trust
• Share talent market insights with People & Culture and business/executive leaders
• Build, segment, and maintain evergreen talent pipelines for critical, niche, and future roles
• Educate prospective talent on Mohawk Global's culture, values, and growth paths
• Maintain disciplined tracking of relationships and engagement

Employer Brand Ambassador

• Represent Mohawk Global externally with confidence, professionalism, and authenticity
• Partner with People & Culture and Marketing to strengthen employer brand presence
• Communicate Mohawk Global's story in a compelling and human way

Internal Partnerships

• Collaborate closely with People & Culture, hiring leaders, and executives
• Provide regular pipeline insights, readiness updates, and talent intelligence
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent availability and future hiring needs

How Success Is Measured:

• Strength, depth, and readiness of talent pipelines
• Reduced time-to-hire through pre-qualified, engaged candidates
• High acceptance rates from talent already connected to Mohawk Global
• Leaders confident that future talent needs are anticipated and supported

Experience & Attributes:

• Proven experience in relationship-driven talent acquisition or strategic recruiting
• Experience with campus recruiting, passive sourcing, or competitive talent engagement
• Comfort operating independently in an outbound, highly visible role
• Exceptional relationship-builder with strong professional presence
• Naturally curious, proactive, and credible
• High emotional intelligence and strong follow-through
• Organized and disciplined in managing long-term relationships and follow-through
• Trusted to represent Mohawk Global independently

Travel & Flexibility:

• Willingness to travel (up to 75%) to campuses, conferences, trade shows, and industry events
• Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend events
• Ideal for professionals who love being out in the field building real connections

At Mohawk Global, we live our values of Enrich. Care. Deliver. every day and this role is central to building our future through people, relationships, and trust.

Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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