Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition — Manufacturing Growth

Best Maid Cookie Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is seeking a seasoned Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead the recruiting engine behind growth across manufacturing sites and corporate teams. Based in Minneapolis, you will own full lifecycle recruiting, mentor recruiters, and partner with HR and leaders to align staffing with business goals.

You will drive strategies, leverage data to optimize the process, and ensure compliant, engaging hiring practices across diverse roles while fostering a positive employer brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of high-volume recruiting experience and leadership.
• Experience with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience with social media recruiting.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Expert interviewing skills with various techniques.
• Strong HR practices and labor law understanding.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS (ADP preferred).
• Excellent analytics to track metrics and drive campaigns.
• Professional, courteous demeanor with strong communication.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audience.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced setting.
• Ability to travel within the United States for job fairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters to meet hiring goals.
• Drive a high-performance culture using data and metrics.
• Manage a portfolio of requisitions, sourcing and screening candidates.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for food manufacturing.
• Leverage sourcing strategies including technology and relocation.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes for efficiency.
• Use data to drive decision-making and optimize strategies.
• Oversee manager training for recruitment compliance.
• Partner with hiring managers to plan staffing needs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support talent initiatives.
• Oversee internal job postings to support growth.
• Screen applicants, conduct phone screens, and schedule interviews.
• Lead recruitment strategy sessions and post-interview debriefs.
• Create and deliver offers, conduct pre-employment checks.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain employer reputation on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.
• Develop and execute talent management initiatives including onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding for corporate and plant positions.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Assist with HR programs and projects including safety/quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

People leadership

Recruiting expertise

ATS experience

Social media recruiting

Manufacturing experience

Interviewing skills

HR compliance knowledge

HRIS/ADP familiarity

Data-driven analytics

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

Rise Baking Company is seeking a seasoned Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead the recruiting engine behind growth across manufacturing sites and corporate teams. Based in Minneapolis, you will own full lifecycle recruiting, mentor recruiters, and partner with HR and leaders to align staffing with business goals.

You will drive strategies, leverage data to optimize the process, and ensure compliant, engaging hiring practices across diverse roles while fostering a positive employer brand.