Talent Acquisition Manager

Sterling Engineering; Batavia (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment operations across key sites. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on driving full-cycle recruiting, managing a team of recruiters, and aligning talent strategies with business goals. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the organization’s presence in the national workforce pipeline and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. If you are passionate about recruitment and have a strategic mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including management roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern hiring techniques and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team for effective hiring.
• Analyze recruitment data to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Workday ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Title: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Geneva, IL

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process, and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Pay: $110K–$150K

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and people-focused Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment operations for two key sites. This role is responsible for driving full-cycle recruiting efforts, managing a team of recruiters, aligning talent strategies with business goals, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Talent Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Duties:

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt roles, including sourcing, selection, relocation, and onboarding.
• Standardize recruiting processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness across hiring teams.
• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, including performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Partner with functional leaders to forecast hiring needs and create tailored recruitment plans.
• Enhance the organization’s presence in the national STEM workforce pipeline through outreach and partnerships.
• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance rate).
• Manage vendor relationships, including contracts with recruiting firms and job boards.
• Implement and optimize recruiting tools, including applicant tracking systems and other HR technologies.
• Analyze recruitment data and trends to inform strategic decisions and process improvements.
• Ensure all recruiting activities are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support DEI hiring efforts and promote inclusive hiring practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, labor laws, and modern hiring techniques
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Master’s degree preferred
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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