Description
Position Summary
As a Senior Talent Outreach Specialist at Oncor, you'll design, execute, and continuously improve outreach strategies that strengthen partnerships with universities, student organizations, community-based nonprofits, veterans' networks, and trade and technical programs while delivering measurable recruiting outcomes aligned with Oncor's long-term workforce needs. You'll play a critical role in shaping Oncor's future workforce by expanding access, strengthening community partnerships, and building sustainable, inclusive talent pipelines across Texas.
Key Responsibilities include:
Strategic Outreach & Pipeline Development
- Develop and execute comprehensive outreach strategies with universities, student organizations, professional associations, national organizations and community partners.
- Partner with internal Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support Oncor representation at hiring events and community engagements.
- Serve as the primary external relationship lead for key national and regional organizations, professional organizations and other strategic partners.
- Build and sustain long-term, trust-based relationships with campus leaders, faculty, student organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Act as a visible Oncor ambassador at career fairs, campus events, conferences, and community recruiting activities statewide.
Recruiting & Talent Sourcing
- Source, engage, and cultivate candidates from non-traditional and emerging talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
- Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Early Careers Specialist and broader recruitment team to align outreach efforts with role requirements and hiring priorities.
- Partner with Sr. Human Resource (HR) Data Analyst regarding workforce metrics.
- Support outreach-driven recruiting efforts with a focus on early-career talent, skilled trades, and mid-career professionals.
Strategy, Collaboration & Influence
- Serve as a strategic partner to Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders to align outreach initiatives regarding workforce planning.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to design and pilot innovative recruiting and engagement approaches.
- Proactively identify and recommend new partnerships, sourcing strategies, and engagement models that expand reach and impact.
Metrics, Reporting & Insights
- Track, analyze, and report quarterly outreach and recruiting metrics, including pipeline activity, event outcomes, candidate conversion rates, and partnership effectiveness.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve outreach strategy and execution.
- Maintain accurate documentation of partnerships, events, outreach spend, and results.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to monitor and manage outreach-related budget and expenditures.
Skills:
- High-initiative, results-driven mindset with strong follow-through.
- Creative, strategic thinker who brings practical solutions to recruiting challenges.
- Trusted relationship builder with credibility across diverse communities.
- Highly organized, data-informed, and outcome-oriented.
- Demonstrated passion for inclusive recruiting and expanding access to opportunity.
- Strong knowledge of the Texas education, talent, and workforce landscape.
- Proven ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently and represent the organization at external events.
- Experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting recruiting and outreach metrics.
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, outreach, or workforce development required.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Campus recruiting and university partnerships
- Sourcing from non-traditional and various talent pipelines
- Community-based, relationship-driven recruiting models
- Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field are encouraged to apply.
Measure of Success:
- Success in this role is measured not only by hires - but by the depth of relationships built, the strength of pipelines developed, and the long-term strategic impact delivered.
Contact
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
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