Talent Acquisition Manager

Wet Coast Logistics; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Coast Logistics is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager for the US to lead and develop the TA function across key regions. This hands-on leadership role balances strategic hiring initiatives with direct recruitment execution, coaching, and process improvements.

You will partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to map workforce plans, drive talent strategies, and ensure timely delivery of critical hires across a fast-paced, global organization. Hybrid work arrangement supported.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a Talent Acquisition function.
• Experience in complex, international organizations.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Hands-on recruitment delivery experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Preferred: background in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the US Talent Acquisition function, coaching and driving performance.
• Direct full-cycle recruitment for strategic and complex roles.
• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and plan hiring strategies.
• Drive process improvements and implement TA initiatives.
• Ensure hiring targets through prioritization and hands-on involvement.
• Balance leadership with direct recruitment contributions during peak demand.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Leverage analytics and metrics to monitor performance.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support workforce planning and employer branding initiatives.

Skills

Talent Acquisition leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder management

ATS/HRIS proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

ATS/HRIS platforms

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

Join a globally recognized leader in engineering, construction, and project delivery, specializing in complex, large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This organization partners with industry-leading clients to deliver innovative solutions across advanced technology facilities and critical infrastructure. This is an opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition function while directly supporting strategic hiring initiatives and partnering with business leaders across the United States.

LOCATION

Dallas, TX

COMPENSATION

$120-140k + Bonus & Benefits

SCHEDULE

4 days onsite, 1 day remote // 40 hrs/wk

POSITION OVERVIEW – Talent Acquisition Manager – US

The Talent Acquisition Manager – US is responsible for leading and developing the Talent Acquisition function across designated US regions while remaining actively involved in day-to-day recruitment delivery. This is a hands-on working manager role that balances team leadership, direct recruitment execution, stakeholder management, and operational performance. The position will lead by example through direct involvement in critical and strategic hiring initiatives, coaching and developing recruitment professionals, driving process improvements, and ensuring hiring objectives align with broader business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the US Talent Acquisition function, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management while fostering a high-performing, customer-focused team culture.
• Directly manage full-cycle recruitment activities for critical, complex, and strategic positions, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs, provide market insights, and develop effective hiring strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive recruitment excellence and continuous improvement by implementing best practices, enhancing processes, and leading Talent Acquisition initiatives and projects.
• Ensure delivery of hiring targets through effective prioritization, workload management, and direct involvement in recruitment activities while maintaining accountability across the team.
• Lead by example as a hands-on working manager, balancing leadership responsibilities with personal recruitment contributions and supporting the team during periods of increased hiring demand.
• Develop sourcing strategies and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen the organization's ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Leverage recruitment analytics, hiring metrics, and reporting to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure an effective and collaborative recruitment process.
• Support workforce planning, talent pipeline development, and employer branding initiatives to meet current and future business needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5–10 years of experience leading or managing a Talent Acquisition function.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing strategies, workforce planning, and stakeholder management within complex, international organizations.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing recruitment teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a hands-on working manager, balancing people leadership with direct involvement in recruitment delivery and critical hiring activities.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, labor market trends, talent attraction strategies, and employer branding.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior leaders and hiring managers.
• Experience managing projects, driving process improvements, and leading change initiatives within Talent Acquisition.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive decision-making and performance.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix organization while maintaining a strong focus on results, quality, and customer service.
• Prior experience in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) industry is highly preferred.