Manager - Talent Acquisition

United States Steel; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead a team of recruiters, shape our employment brand, and partner with hiring managers across the business. This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, and building pipelines to meet future talent needs.

You will oversee recruitment processes from screening to onboarding, track metrics, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring a positive candidate experience and strong partnerships with HR and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 3+ years in a management or team-lead role.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding.
• Strong knowledge of selection methods and techniques.
• Proficiency with social media and job boards for sourcing and branding.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop talent acquisition strategies and workforce hiring plans aligned with business needs.
• Lead employment branding initiatives that position United States Steel as an employer of choice.
• Direct sourcing efforts to fill open positions and build talent pipelines for future needs.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including screening calls and interviews.
• Ensure a positive, consistent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Support employee retention and development efforts in partnership with HR.
• Supervise, coach, and develop recruiting staff.
• Plan and attend career fairs, assessment centers, campus events, and other recruiting activities.
• Track recruiting metrics, produce reports, and use the data to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships and contracts with external recruiting partners and vendors.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Employment branding

Talent sourcing

Team leadership

Candidate assessment

ATS

Social media sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or HR

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

The Manager of Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in attracting and retaining exceptional talent for United States Steel. You will lead a team of recruiters, shape our employment brand, and build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and employees. This role would help to manage the salaried side of U. S. Steel.
We’re looking for someone with a proven record in full-cycle recruiting and employment branding, and a talent for spotting people and supporting their growth within the company. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR professionals to deliver a seamless recruitment process. Your expertise in sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, and employer branding will help us win the best candidates in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Develop talent acquisition strategies and workforce hiring plans aligned with business needs
• Lead employment branding initiatives that position U. S. Steel as an employer of choice
• Direct sourcing efforts to fill open positions and build talent pipelines for future needs
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including screening calls and interviews
• Ensure a positive, consistent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Support employee retention and development efforts in partnership with HR
• Supervise, coach, and develop recruiting staff
• Plan and attend career fairs, assessment centers, campus events, and other recruiting activities
• Track recruiting metrics, produce reports, and use the data to drive continuous improvement
• Manage relationships and contracts with external recruiting partners and vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 3+ years in a management or team-lead role
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding
• Strong knowledge of selection methods and techniques
• Proficiency with social media and job boards for sourcing and branding
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate databases
• Willingness to learn the duties and competencies of varied roles across the business
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to lead and inspire a team