Develop and implement a comprehensive and effective talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals
Partner with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs and workforce planning
Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team; set performance goals and provide coaching
Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all levels, including executive roles
Optimize recruitment processes and tools to improve efficiency and candidate experience; maintain and optimize applicant tracking system and HR tech tools
Develop and execute networking strategy with colleges, universities and trade schools to build talent pipelines
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and internal policies; maintain accurate hiring records and reporting
Track and analyze key recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership
Champion inclusive hiring practices and support DEI initiatives; build diverse candidate pipelines
Oversee employee experience and work with management to ensure a positive employee-employer relationship
Participate in Operational Excellence activities (Leader Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving)
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Proven success in developing and executing talent strategies in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment law, HR technologies, applicant tracking systems (iCIMS preferred), sourcing tools, and recruitment marketing
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Passion for people, culture, and building inclusive teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Office 365, ADP and Oracle preferred
Ability to work independently, be dependable, maintain confidential information, integrity, and composure
Analytical, organized and detail oriented; ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Coaching, instruction, active listening and time management skills
Willingness to travel intermittently for career fair coordination and participation