Manager, Talent Strategy & Acquisition

Ultimate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (10% target)

Monthly vehicle allowance

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks an experienced Manager, Talent Strategy & Acquisition to join their Raleigh-based client team. You will develop and execute recruiting strategies while supporting performance management, succession planning, employee development, and talent programs.

The role requires partnering with senior leaders, managing full-cycle recruiting, and shaping the employee lifecycle from attraction through development and retention. On-site in Raleigh, NC with strong HR leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR, talent, learning, recruiting or communications experience.
• Experience with HR technology/LMS platforms.
• Experience working across multiple business units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies.
• Support performance management, succession planning, employee development and talent programs.
• Engage with senior leaders on talent strategy and workforce planning.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts and day-to-day priorities.
• Translate strategy into practical tools and programs.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Performance management

Succession planning

Leadership development

HR programs

Project management

HR technology / LMS platforms

Strategic thinking

Communication & relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM or HRCI certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

LMS platforms

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Manager, Talent Strategy & Acquisition to join their client's team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role is a pivotal position within the organization, focused on developing and executing effective talent acquisition strategies while supporting various HR functions.

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Manager, Talent Strategy & Acquisition to join their client's team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role is a pivotal position within the organization, focused on developing and executing effective talent acquisition strategies while supporting various HR functions.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience developing and executing recruiting strategies while also supporting performance management, succession planning, employee development, and talent programs. This person should be comfortable partnering with leaders across the organization, managing full-cycle recruiting efforts, driving workforce planning initiatives, and helping shape the employee lifecycle from attraction through development and retention. Experience supporting performance improvement plans, talent reviews, leadership development, succession planning, and learning initiatives is required.

Successful candidates will be:

• Experienced in high-level Talent Acquisition and workforce planning
• Comfortable working with senior leaders on talent strategy
• Skilled in performance management and employee development programs
• Strong communicators who can influence and build relationships across departments
• Strategic thinkers who can develop programs while also executing day-to-day priorities
• Organized project managers capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Additional:
• • Bachelor's degree required.
  • SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive HR, talent, learning, recruiting or communications experience.
  • Demonstrated experience designing HR programs and processes.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Experience with HR technology/LMS platforms.
  • Ability to translate strategy into practical tools and programs.
  • Experience working across multiple business units preferred.

Additional Position Highlights

• Base Salary: Approximately $120,000
• Annual Bonus Opportunity: 10% target bonus
• Monthly Vehicle Allowance: Approximately $300
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: $35-$45
• Opportunity to grow into a Senior Talent Partner or broader HR leadership role

Requirements

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 1st Shift, fully onsite

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and other perks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.