Talent Acquisition Leader: Strategy, Hiring & Brand

W.C. Bradley Co.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

W. C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment strategy and full-cycle hiring efforts, partnering with business leaders to plan workforce needs and enhance the candidate experience.

You will oversee sourcing strategies, recruitment metrics, and onboarding for new hires, while coaching talent acquisition staff. This role emphasizes collaboration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance to support corporate culture and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or 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 TA-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 the organization's 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

Talent acquisition

Leadership

Recruitment analytics

Employer branding

HRIS

ATS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HRIS

Recruitment analytics tools

Job description

W. C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment strategy and full-cycle hiring efforts, partnering with business leaders to plan workforce needs and enhance the candidate experience.

You will oversee sourcing strategies, recruitment metrics, and onboarding for new hires, while coaching talent acquisition staff. This role emphasizes collaboration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance to support corporate culture and growth.