Every great superhero has a signature power — and for HR professionals, it’s the ability to connect people strategy to business success. In today’s talent market, it’s not enough to “show up once” at a job fair or rush through onboarding. True HR superheroes know that talent acquisition and talent management are part of a single storyline — and that business acumen is the secret weapon that makes it all work. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how recruiters and HR teams can become community ambassadors, building long-term relationships and trust that fuel stronger pipelines. We’ll reveal why deep knowledge of your organization’s strategy, customers, and business needs empowers HR to target the right candidates, deliver meaningful onboarding, and design succession plans that actually work. Together, we’ll map the talent lifecycle — from the first handshake at a career fair to an employee’s long-term growth — and uncover practical, heroic actions to strengthen every chapter. You’ll leave with a framework that blends Tech + Touch + Business Acumen — and the tools to unleash your own HR superpowers.