Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

WillScot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead innovative recruiting strategies. This pivotal role involves enhancing talent acquisition processes, mentoring a team of recruiters, and collaborating with business teams to meet hiring needs across various functions. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, you will develop strategies to attract top-tier talent while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. If you are passionate about recruitment and eager to drive change in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Variable Pay Opportunities

Performance Rewards

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Talent Acquisition, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in corporate recruiting for senior and executive-level positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Recruiters, enhancing talent acquisition strategies.
• Oversee corporate recruiting efforts, ensuring high-quality candidate experiences.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

At WillScot (NASDAQ WSC), our 4000+ people are at the heart of everything we do. In addition to providing industry-leading pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve. We are the undisputed leader in providing innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions, serving an incredible range of customers across all industries from 240+ locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our values are our foundation. We constantly strive to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent. We’re deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute while being their authentic self. Build your future with us!

As we continue to grow, WillScot is seeking a recruiting leader with a knack for Commercial, Corporate and Executive recruitment strategies. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead and innovate our recruiting strategies, drive system and process improvements, strengthen our partnership with business teams, and manage relationships with executive search partners. You'll tackle unique challenges such as scaling commercial sales hiring practices, ensuring our process delivers exceptional hires, and evolving a seamless experience for our candidates and hiring managers across North America.

This role is part of our TA Leadership team and will be a key partner in transforming the way we recruit at WillScot.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

Leadership & Delivery:

• Lead and mentor a team of fantastic Recruiters, providing guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
• Create and improve talent acquisition strategies to meet the hiring needs of our Corporate + Shared Services functions (Commercial/sales, Credit + Collections, Customer Success).
• Partner with the Commercial Excellence team to align talent acquisition strategies with sales and marketing objectives.
• Develop a pipeline of top-tier talent to support strategic initiatives and business growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract talent in alignment with our diversity and inclusion value.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, role profiling, and performance forecasting to meet future business needs.
• Oversee corporate recruiting efforts to ensure high-quality talent acquisition and candidate experience.
• Manage relationships with executive search partners, ensuring alignment with company values, goals, and hiring needs.
• Act as a working manager on the recruitment of leadership and overflow positions, collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver a seamless and effective search process.

Systems, Process, + Reporting:

• Think progressively and implement creative bold ideas to test and learn.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting systems, tools, and workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Implement data-driven strategies to enhance candidate experience, reduce time-to-fill, and improve recruiting metrics.
• Stay updated on best practices and trends in talent acquisition and integrate them into the organization.
• Work with HR leadership team on creating and launching various talent brand initiatives.
• Analyze and report on recruiting performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Present progress and key metrics to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Talent Brand:

• Deploying a clear and compelling narrative about our unique value proposition for potential employees, aligning with overall company branding.
• Collaborating with HR, marketing, and other departments to align messaging and ensure a consistent employer brand across all communication channels.
• Partnering with our Creative teams to ensure that our career page, social media accounts, and other online sourcing platforms maintain consistency and positive brand image.

SKILLS + EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven expertise in corporate recruiting, including senior and executive-level positions.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition tech stack and process improvements practices (SAP a plus).
• Experience driving DEI initiatives through recruitment practice.
• Demonstrated success partnering with sales and other high-volume hiring teams, to develop and deliver on hiring strategies in a rapid growth environment.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making.

Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Collaboration and teamwork drive our success. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All regular WillScot Holdings Corp. positions offer generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, Company holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with match. Most positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission or bonus, performance rewards, or incentive programs.

WillScot provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WillScot embraces diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are focused on building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, lived experiences, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we will be!