Manager of Talent Acquisition

Manager of Talent

What will I be doing??

The Manager of Talent leads the Talent Acquisition strategy. You will forecast staffing needs, build diverse talent pipelines, and lead a high-performing recruitment team to ensure we attract and select top-tier leadership for our local councils.

Essential Functions

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement a proactive sourcing and selection strategy for National and Local Council executives.
• Leadership: Manage, motivate, and develop the talent acquisition team and oversee the annual operating budget.
• Executive Recruitment: Lead executive-level searches and manage external vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Operations: Oversee the implementation of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), interview assessment tools, and service level agreements.
• Branding & Culture: Partner with Marketing to manage employment branding and ensure all recruitment processes align with organizational culture and EEO compliance.
• Innovation: Identify non-traditional sourcing methods and utilize social media to build passive candidate pipelines.
• Analytics: Use recruiting metrics and data to provide insights to HR leadership on emerging staffing trends and effectiveness.

Key Competencies

• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to build trusting relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical Aptitude: Experience creating data-driven reports to design recruitment solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills with a focus on active listening and judgment-free engagement.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years in Human Resources, with at least 7 years specifically managing Talent Acquisition teams.
• Must have experience with Workday