Talent Acquisition Partner

Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. As the nation’s most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, we’re redefining what’s possible in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical manufacturing. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Houston’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked #116 in Healthcare & Medical on the Inc. 5000 List for 2025. Our strength is built on four core values: People, Quality, Service, and Innovation. Guided by these principles, we’ve created a uniquely integrated healthcare platform powered by advanced technology, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to patient care. From manufacturing and quality control to distribution and customer experience, our teams work together to raise industry standards, expand access to critical medications, and improve outcomes for patients and providers across the country. At Empower, joining our team means more than starting a new role. It means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that’s transforming healthcare at scale. We invest deeply in our people, encourage bold thinking, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation at every level. Your ideas matter here, your development is supported, and the work you do has a direct impact on the lives of millions. If you thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and ambition come together, Empower Pharmacy is the place for you. Let’s transform healthcare together. POSITION SUMMARY As a Talent Acquisition Partner at our company, you will play a critical role in driving business success by ensuring we attract and hire top-tier talent, aligned with our hyper-growth, highly regulated 503A/503B environment. You will own the end-to-end recruitment process, using AI as a force multiplier to enhance speed, scale, quality, and decision-making. Your strategic thinking and execution rigor will be pivotal in meeting our P80-P90 talent expectations. Leveraging learning agility, you will align recruitment strategies with business objectives, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry standards. This role requires a proactive approach to talent acquisition, ensuring alignment with Empower's values and growth objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Alignment • Talent Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives. Utilize AI to enhance recruitment processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness in sourcing and selecting top-tier candidates. Ensure strategic alignment with regulatory standards and empower team growth through curated talent pipelines. • Market Insights: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in talent acquisition. Leverage data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies, ensuring competitive positioning in the market. Utilize AI-powered tools for predictive analytics and strategic decision-making to enhance workforce planning. • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand business needs and provide strategic talent acquisition solutions. Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure alignment of recruitment efforts with organizational goals. Utilize AI to streamline communication and enhance decision-making processes. Operational Excellence • Process Optimization: Streamline recruitment processes by integrating AI-driven technologies to enhance candidate sourcing, screening, and selection. Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-hire. Ensure compliance with industry regulations while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence. • AI Integration: Leverage AI technologies to automate repetitive tasks, allowing for a focus on strategic recruitment initiatives. Utilize AI for data analysis and reporting to drive informed decision-making and improve recruitment outcomes. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the talent acquisition team. • Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain high-quality standards for candidate evaluation and selection. Implement metrics and KPIs to measure recruitment success and identify areas for improvement. Utilize AI tools to ensure consistency and fairness in the recruitment process, enhancing candidate experience and satisfaction. Relationship Management • Candidate Experience: Design and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Utilize AI-powered platforms to engage candidates effectively, ensuring transparency and timely communication. Foster a candidate-centric approach to recruitment, enhancing brand reputation and attraction. • Vendor Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external recruitment agencies and vendors. Utilize AI to manage vendor relationships and optimize service delivery. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives, driving value through effective vendor management. • Community Engagement: Engage with industry networks and communities to build a strong employer brand and attract top talent. Utilize AI-driven platforms to facilitate networking and relationship-building initiatives. Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts, supporting organizational values. Continuous Improvement • Learning Agility: Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the talent acquisition team. Utilize AI-driven tools to provide personalized learning experiences and enhance skills development. Encourage innovation and adaptability, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry best practices. • Feedback Integration: Implement feedback mechanisms to gather insights from candidates and stakeholders, informing process improvements. Utilize