Talent Acquisition Manager

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruiting efforts and develop talent acquisition programs that support the organization’s ongoing growth. This role will oversee a team of recruiting professionals while partnering closely with business leaders to develop effective hiring strategies, strengthen talent pipelines, and improve the overall candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on talent acquisition leader who can build strong relationships, drive accountability, and successfully manage both day-to-day recruiting operations and longer-term talent programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and recruiting coordinators.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies.
• Oversee recruiting activities across a variety of functions and levels.
• Develop and implement internship, early-career, and emerging talent programs to build long-term talent pipelines.
• Establish relationships with universities, technical schools, professional organizations, workforce development programs, and other external talent sources.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, selection, recruiting processes, and overall team performance.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Talent Acquisition function.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide leadership with updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Strengthen the employer brand and ensure a consistent, engaging candidate experience.
• Develop training and resources to help hiring managers become more effective participants in the recruiting process.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting partners and vendors as needed.
• Lead recruiting projects and initiatives from initial planning through implementation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition/recruiting experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing direct reports.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing recruiting teams.
• Experience designing, launching, or managing internship, early-career, apprenticeship, or similar talent development programs.
• Experience building strategic relationships with educational institutions, professional organizations, or other external talent partners.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, candidate assessment, and selection strategies.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale recruiting initiatives and projects.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to drive accountability and execute in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated career progression and stability in previous roles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of hands-on recruiting leadership and program-building experience, including experience developing early-career talent pipelines. Candidates who have helped establish or grow internship, apprenticeship, university recruiting, or other early-career programs are particularly encouraged to apply.