Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

Char-Broil; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The W.C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead the organization’s recruitment strategy and full-cycle hiring to attract, engage, and retain top talent in Columbus, GA.

You will partner with business leaders and HR to drive workforce planning, employer branding, process improvements, and onboarding for new hires. You will manage recruiting operations, source strategies, and recruitment metrics, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting experience.
• 2-3+ years of leadership or management experience, a plus.
• Experience leading high-volume and/or professional-level recruitment efforts.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies and utilizing recruitment analytics.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or Talent Acquisition-related certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals and workforce plans.
• Partner with business leaders to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Create innovative sourcing and recruitment initiatives to attract high-quality candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation.
• Ensure consistent, fair, and effective hiring practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define position requirements and selection criteria.
• Monitor recruitment activities to ensure timely and successful hiring outcomes.
• Establishes a plan for internal candidates to participate in the selection process.
• Strengthen employer brand through recruitment marketing and community engagement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, professional associations, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and quality of hire.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation.
• Promote diversity, and equal employment opportunity initiatives throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Leadership

Talent acquisition strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytics & metrics

Hiring process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HRIS platforms

Job description

The W.C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead the organization’s recruitment strategy and full-cycle hiring to attract, engage, and retain top talent in Columbus, GA.

You will partner with business leaders and HR to drive workforce planning, employer branding, process improvements, and onboarding for new hires. You will manage recruiting operations, source strategies, and recruitment metrics, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.