Director, Talent Acquisition (m/f/d)

Nordex North America; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Nordex North America is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead the development and execution of our TA strategy across the United States and Canada. You will build a scalable, business-focused recruiting function, partner with senior leadership and People & Culture, and drive workforce planning and talent pipelines to support growth and operational needs.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience.
• Significant progressive Talent Acquisition leadership experience.
• Proven success supporting growth and transformation with hiring.
• Experience building strategies beyond requisition management.
• Experience hiring for high-volume, dispersed workforces; US/Canada preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute North America TA strategy aligned with growth plans.
• Build a scalable recruiting function to support rapid organizational growth.
• Partner with leaders and People & Culture to anticipate workforce needs.
• Lead recruiting for high-volume and professional, technical, and leadership roles.
• Create innovative sourcing strategies and talent pipelines across markets.
• Coach and develop the TA team with clear accountability and performance.
• Establish metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics for business insights.
• Improve processes, candidate and hiring manager experiences, and efficiency.
• Oversee recruiting technologies, ATS, sourcing platforms, and automation.
• Manage agency relationships and recruiting-related expenditures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across People & Culture and Operations on growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Workforce planning

Hiring strategy

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters? As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Position Summary

The role of Director, Talent Acquisition directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Director, Talent Acquisition, you will lead the development and execution of Nordex North America's talent acquisition strategy during a period of significant business growth and workforce expansion. This role is responsible for building a scalable, efficient, and business-focused recruiting function that supports hiring across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the Vice President of People & Culture, you will lead the Talent Acquisition team while partnering closely with business leaders and People & Culture stakeholders to ensure Nordex attracts, hires, and retains top talent needed to support current operations and future growth. This role combines strategic leadership with hands on execution and requires a leader who can drive workforce planning, talent pipeline development, recruiting process excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute North America's Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business growth plans and workforce requirements.
• Build and lead a scalable recruiting function capable of supporting rapid organizational growth and fluctuating hiring demands.
• Partner with business leaders and People & Culture teams to anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive recruiting strategies.
• Lead recruiting efforts for high-volume operational hiring as well as professional, technical, leadership, and specialized positions.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and talent pipelines to attract top talent across diverse markets.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team while creating accountability and performance excellence.
• Establish recruiting metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics that provide meaningful business insights.
• Improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, hiring manager experience, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and optimize recruiting technologies, applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and automation opportunities.
• Build labor market intelligence and provide business leaders with insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive hiring activity.
• Manage recruiting agency relationships, contracts, and recruiting-related expenditures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across People & Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and Operations to support workforce growth initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on recruiting strategy, talent acquisition best practices, and workforce planning.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership of recruiting teams.
• Demonstrated success supporting organizations experiencing significant workforce growth and transformation.
• Experience developing and implementing recruiting strategies beyond traditional requisition management.
• Experience supporting high-volume recruiting and geographically dispersed operational workforces.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, recruiting technologies, applicant tracking systems, and talent market research.
• Experience using recruiting metrics, workforce analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Preferred experience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, field service, construction, energy, or other technical industries.
• Preferred experience supporting recruiting efforts across both the United States and Canada.
• Preferred experience building or transforming Talent Acquisition functions during periods of growth.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or similar enterprise recruiting platforms preferred.
• Experience managing staffing agencies, RPO providers, contract recruiters, and external recruiting partners preferred.
• Must be willing to travel as business needs require, including travel to Canada.
• Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability

Nordex Places The Highest Priority On The Safe Operations Of Its Business. As Such, We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Is Committed To Maintaining And Promoting Safety Standards At All Times. The Ideal Candidate Must

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, And Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more
• Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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