Lead and execute recruitment for U.S. operations as a Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition
Manage full lifecycle recruitment from intake to onboarding across multiple functions and U.S. sites
Partner with hiring managers to obtain role briefings, align on strategy, and agree on timelines
Identify areas for improvement in recruiting processes and recommend best practices
Develop and maintain diverse candidate pipelines for critical roles through sourcing strategies, networking, referrals, cold calls, and industry/community events
Leverage applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday) and recruiting tools to manage pipelines, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate reporting
Manage vendor relationships and act as primary point of contact for staffing agencies
Meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruitment goals as set by leadership
Represent the company at career fairs and other events to promote brand awareness and attract top talent
Serve as a backup HR Manager, providing onsite support for employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and other people-related needs
Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent strategies across U.S. operations
Oversee a full-time or contingent recruiter while carrying a personal requisition load
Travel as needed to other U.S. sites to support recruiting and HR needs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of recruitment experience (or Associate degree with 7+ years)
Experience in full lifecycle recruitment with emphasis on technical disciplines (engineering, IT, systems/software)
Strong working knowledge of modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, boolean search)
U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Excellent communication, organizational, and influencing skills (desired)
Prior experience recruiting in defense, aerospace, or government contracting industries (desired)
Experience with Workday ATS and HRIS (desired)
Knowledge of recruiting for AI/ML, IT, and manufacturing roles (desired)
Strong business acumen with a customer service mindset (desired)
Experience managing or mentoring recruiters (desired)