Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

CEVA Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment strategy and run full-cycle hiring for critical business functions. You will partner with business leaders, HR, and the TA team to forecast needs, build pipelines, and ensure high-quality hires while complying with laws and CEVA's standards.

You will serve as a strategic advisor on market trends, compensation considerations, and talent availability, while driving metrics and continuous improvement across recruiting

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive recruiting and talent acquisition
• Experience recruiting for management, senior-level, and corporate roles
• Leadership experience managing recruiters or recruiting programs
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions
• Strong understanding of TA best practices, analytics, and workforce planning
• Proficiency with ATS and recruiting technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans
• Manage and mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators
• Forecast talent needs with business leaders and HR
• Advise leadership on recruiting trends and labor market conditions
• Develop recruiting metrics and dashboards to drive improvement
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for management, professional, and critical roles
• Drive proactive sourcing through multiple channels
• Define position requirements and interview strategies with hiring managers
• Ensure compliant, high-quality candidate assessments and offers

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting strategy

Stakeholder management

People development

Recruiting analytics

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing CEVA's recruitment strategy while managing full-cycle recruiting activities for critical business functions. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, and Talent Acquisition team members to develop workforce planning strategies, build robust talent pipelines, and ensure the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent.

The Manager serves as a strategic advisor to leadership, providing market insights, driving recruiting best practices, and leading talent acquisition initiatives that support the company's growth objectives. This position is accountable for delivering efficient, compliant, and high-quality hiring outcomes while ensuring all recruiting activities align with company policies, employment laws, and CEVA's core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead the execution of talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans.
• Manage and mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators, providing coaching, development, and performance guidance.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to forecast talent needs and develop proactive hiring strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, compensation considerations, and talent availability.
• Develop and maintain recruiting metrics and dashboards to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead recruiting projects and strategic talent initiatives that support organizational growth and transformation.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for management, professional, and critical business roles.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, candidate profiles, interview strategies, and selection criteria.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate assessment processes that evaluate experience, competencies, leadership capabilities, and organizational fit.
• Manage offer development and negotiations while partnering with HR and business leaders to secure top talent.
• Monitor recruiting activities to ensure compliance with employment laws, EEO regulations, and company policies.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience through effective communication and engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee ATS utilization, recruiting processes, and reporting to ensure data integrity and process effectiveness.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that enhance recruiting efficiency, quality, and candidate experience.
• Partner with HR leadership on employer branding, talent attraction, diversity recruiting, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure recruiting processes and hiring decisions are compliant, equitable, and aligned with company standards.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive recruiting and talent acquisition experience, including experience recruiting for management, senior-level, and corporate positions.
• Prior leadership experience managing recruiters, talent acquisition teams, or leading recruiting programs strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices, recruiting analytics, and workforce planning.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ATS platforms, and recruiting technologies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Proven success leading high-volume and professional recruiting efforts while delivering quality hiring outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Expertise in sourcing passive talent across multiple channels and functions.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and credibility with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational goals and translate them into talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruiting data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Strong experience using recruiting metrics and data analysis to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.