Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner to partner with hiring managers, shape talent strategies, and deliver a superior candidate experience. The role starts onsite in NE San Antonio with potential hybrid flexibility as the plant scales.

You will recruit across levels from shop floor to leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and help build IEM’s employer brand in a rapidly growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting.
• Industrial manufacturing and/or construction industry experience recruiting all levels of employees from the shop/site floor up to plant/site leadership.
• Proven ability to assess candidates’ motivations, qualifications, and potential quickly and effectively.
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local regulations related to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR to meet business and talent goals.
• Develop macro and micro talent acquisition strategies for the business and positions.
• Educate hiring managers on TA policies to ensure engaging candidate experiences.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the TA process.
• Identify, attract, and assess talent while maintaining high service levels for multiple managers and candidates.
• Collaborate on onboarding, employee experience, and retention initiatives.
• Leverage data to influence decision making and hiring outcomes.
• Monitor labor market trends to inform talent decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in recruitment processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

Influence and advise

Relationship building

Ethical conduct

Communication

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Sense of urgency

Persistent and patient

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

As a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, consulting with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders, developing and executing talent strategies, effectively identifying, and engaging with candidates, always keeping an eye on delivering the best experience for stakeholders, and positioning IEM as the employer of choice.

NOTE: This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online. Our permanent location is approximately 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235. The position will start as 100% onsite with opportunity to flex to hybrid work over time as the plant ultimately transitions out of start‑up mode.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exceptionally partners with Hiring Managers/Business leaders and HR colleagues, helping to meet overall business and talent goals - a talent solution provider/advisor who is unafraid to challenge the status quo when needed with the upmost respect and professionalism
• For businesses supported, develops, and executes macro (for the business as a whole, mostly mid to long-term) and micro (position‑by‑position, mostly short-term) talent acquisition strategies
• Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders to follow talent acquisition policies and practices, helping to ensure consistently engaging candidate experiences
• Consistently sets expectations and regularly communicates with all stakeholders (ex. hiring managers, business leaders, internal and external candidates, HR colleagues, vendors, etc.)
• Expertly identifies, attracts, and assesses talent efficiently and effectively while maintaining excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates – ensures a positive hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the TA process
• Collaborates with business leaders and HR colleagues on new hire onboarding, employee experience, and retention
• Effectively leverages data to influence and drive decision making
• Regularly evaluates labor market conditions and industry intelligence, sharing with key stakeholders to inform optimal business and talent decisions
• Is always on the lookout for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, not content with just maintaining the status quo
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to Influence and Advise
• Relationship Building
• Ethical Conduct and Integrity
• Communication
• Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Time Management
• Strong Sense of Urgency
• Equally Persistent and Patient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting
• Industrial manufacturing and/or construction industry experience with direct experience recruiting all levels of employees from the shop/site floor up to plant/site leadership
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, partner with and effectively influence all stakeholders throughout the end-to-end talent acquisition process
• Proven ability to assess candidates’ motivations, qualifications, and potential, quickly and effectively
• General knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment - you will be in start-up mode and must be willing to help wherever needed - "not my job" is an unacceptable response
• Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, follow‑up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Embody IEM’s values: Empower, Commit, Collaborate, Innovate

DESIRED

• Experience in a high growth (ex. # of employees doubled last year) startup-type environment AND experience in a mature, well‑established corporate environment
• At least 2 years of experience in a search firm/agency in a client and candidate management capacity is strongly preferred
• 10 plus years of similar talent acquisition experience
• Experience with Greenhouse and/or comparable ATS/CRM systems
• Intimate knowledge of the San Antonio labor market as it relates to manufacturing and construction

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well‑being, growth, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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