Talent Acquisition Manager
Our client is an organization in the greater Madison area looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager. This client is looking for someone with 5+ years of talent acquisition experience, strong leadership skills and is adaptable with the ability to pivot quickly.
The salary range for this position is $130k-150k.
The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Development
- Guide, coach, and grow a team of recruiting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Establish clear performance expectations and support individual development through ongoing feedback and career planning
- Create a scalable structure that supports evolving hiring demands
Strategic Talent Planning
- Design and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy aligned with business goals and future workforce needs
- Collaborate with senior leadership to anticipate hiring demands and translate business priorities into actionable recruiting plans
- Act as a strategic partner, offering insights on talent availability, market trends, and hiring risks
Workforce & Pipeline Development
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations to drive effective workforce planning
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across a variety of roles, including professional, technical, and leadership positions
- Develop and implement early career initiatives to strengthen long-term talent pipelines
Recruitment Operations & Excellence
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and a high-quality candidate experience
- Define and standardize recruiting practices, service expectations, and performance metrics across the organization
- Support and coach hiring managers to improve interview effectiveness and candidate engagement
Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
- Shape and strengthen the organization’s employer brand in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Ensure a compelling and consistent candidate experience from initial engagement through offer and onboarding
Data, Technology & Optimization
- Leverage recruiting data and analytics to inform decisions, improve outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
- Regularly communicate hiring performance and insights to leadership
- Oversee recruiting systems and tools, including applicant tracking systems and emerging sourcing technologies
Vendor & Budget Management
- Manage the recruiting budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Evaluate and oversee external recruiting partners, agencies, and vendors to ensure alignment with organizational needs
The Talent Acquisition Manager will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or closely related field required.
- 5+ years of talent acquisition experience.
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to adapt and be flexible.
- Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
- Expertise in full-cycle recruitment.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.