Talent Acquisition Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Talent Acquisition based in the United States.

• Lead and develop a team of recruiters, establishing effective recruitment strategies and translating talent acquisition priorities into measurable hiring outcomes.
• Build a high-performing team culture based on open communication, clear performance expectations, accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Establish strong relationships with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR partners to understand workforce requirements and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Use labor market intelligence, workforce trends, and recruitment data to inform hiring strategies, refine business expectations, and anticipate talent availability challenges.
• Advise stakeholders on the value and effectiveness of recruitment marketing investments, external partnerships, sourcing channels, and talent acquisition tools.
• Monitor recruitment campaigns and technology performance, using analytics to assess their effectiveness and recommend improvements to sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process in partnership with hiring managers, ensuring positive candidate interactions, timely handoffs, and adherence to agreed hiring timelines.
• Identify and eliminate recruitment bottlenecks, improve operational efficiency, and deliver cost-effective hiring solutions without compromising candidate quality.
• Mentor recruiters and strengthen team capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and training on emerging recruitment practices, workforce trends, and new technologies.
• Drive the adoption and effective use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools while ensuring accurate data management and compliance with established requirements.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs) to evaluate team performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure hiring objectives are consistently met or exceeded.
• Navigate complex or ambiguous situations with sound judgment, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset while balancing competing stakeholder priorities.
• Promote consistent, fair, and compliant hiring practices in accordance with applicable employment laws and organizational standards.

• Professional experience: At least 6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong understanding of sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and hiring execution.
• Recruitment leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, or develop recruiting professionals and establish clear expectations that drive individual and team performance.
• Recruitment technology: Solid understanding and hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools.
• Data analysis: Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate, interpret, and analyze recruitment data to generate actionable insights and support business decisions.
• Employment law and compliance: Knowledge of current employment laws and fair hiring practices, including applicable Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) guidelines.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to translate business priorities and labor market insights into effective recruiting strategies, anticipate workforce challenges, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Stakeholder management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, and external recruitment providers.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify root causes, resolve recruitment challenges, and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Resilience and adaptability: Ability to remain composed under pressure, manage unexpected challenges, and maintain a positive, constructive approach during periods of change.
• Results orientation: A consistent focus on achieving and exceeding recruitment targets, improving operational performance, and helping team members succeed.
• Preferred qualifications: A bachelor's degree; experience with Oracle or other enterprise ATS platforms; and familiarity with artificial intelligence and emerging AI-powered recruitment technologies.
• Remote collaboration: Ability to manage a distributed network of stakeholders and support recruitment operations effectively in a remote working environment.

• Competitive annual salary: $96,000–$138,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant compensation factors.
• Remote work flexibility: The opportunity to work remotely from the East Coast of the United States.
• Leadership opportunities: The chance to lead and develop a recruiting team while influencing talent acquisition strategy.