Manager, Talent Acquisition

The Talent Acquisition Manager is a key member of the Human Resources (HR) organization, responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that strengthen organizational capabilities and ensure business leaders have the talent necessary to successfully achieve business objectives. This role also serves as a hands-on strategic headhunter for key leadership positions.

The Talent Acquisition Manager partners with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), business leaders, and other key stakeholders to analyze business goals, identify talent needs and gaps, and develop and implement programs to attract and hire top talent. This position is responsible for talent acquisition and sourcing strategies, university relations and talent pipeline programs, as well as recruiting tools, systems, and processes.

This role applies to strong business acumen, project management expertise, communication skills, and leadership capabilities to efficiently and cost-effectively build and maintain a high-caliber, diverse workforce.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage and oversee the full life-cycle talent acquisition process for the Mexicali plant.

- Partner with the global HR team as a consultant and subject matter expert in talent acquisition, recommending process improvements and best practices.

- Transform talent acquisition into a proactive function that aligns with current and future business staffing needs by identifying new talent sources and, in partnership with HR and business leaders, developing relationships with high-potential external candidates.

- Develop a strategic talent acquisition training program for hiring managers in the region that can be leveraged globally with minor modifications to accommodate local regulations.

- Recommend and manage the Talent Acquisition budget.

- Develop and execute a technology strategy that supports an effective and efficient recruiting process, strengthens employer branding, and leverages social media to attract top talent.

- Conduct executive-level searches and build strong relationships with external search firms and vendors for critical hiring needs in targeted markets.

- Consult with HR and business leaders to develop innovative talent acquisition strategies and workforce plans to fill current vacancies and support future hiring needs.

- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and recruitment metrics to develop and execute continuous improvement plans that enhance talent acquisition outcomes and candidate experience.

- Design and implement candidate marketing and proactive recruiting programs that attract, assess, select, and retain a qualified and diverse workforce.

- Lead and mentor regional recruiters in building, developing, and maintaining talent pipelines and competitive intelligence databases by utilizing innovative sourcing techniques.

- Develop and implement operational efficiencies and best practices that drive performance across recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, and source effectiveness.

- Establish tools and resources to effectively evaluate talent using a variety of assessment methods, ensuring the organization selects highly qualified and engaged professionals.

- Oversee and lead university relations recruiting programs and initiatives globally.

- Assess, manage, and leverage retained and contingency search firms as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office environment.

SKILLS

- 10+ years of talent acquisition experience.

- Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic talent acquisition programs and recruiting playbooks.

- Ability to work in a hands-on capacity and personally lead executive-level searches when required.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, educate, and share knowledge effectively.

- Strong understanding of current talent acquisition trends, technologies, and best practices.

- Experience utilizing and optimizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) to support recruiting operations.

- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and effectively.

- Extensive experience utilizing a variety of recruiting strategies and sourcing channels, including advanced social networking techniques for both active and passive candidate recruitment.

- Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment where collaboration, consensus building, and teamwork are critical to success.

- A strategic, big-picture thinker who understands vision and business strategy while remaining hands-on and execution-oriented. Maintains a strong understanding of leading talent acquisition practices.

- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of talent acquisition professionals.

EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR and talent acquisition experience.

- At least 5 years of experience in a strategic talent acquisition leadership role, including technical sourcing and recruitment leadership responsibilities.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field.

- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

- Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.