Talent Acquisition Manager – Hourly Craft Recruitment

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package with H‑

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Job匹

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our craft recruitment team and optimize pipelines for high-volume hourly hiring. You will guide a team of recruiters, forecast staffing needs, and enhance the candidate experience while partnering with HR and business units.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, develop strategies to improve time-to-fill and quality of hire, and champion the company’s employer brand across recruiting networks.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of recruiting/talent acquisition experience.
• 3+ years leading a high-volume recruiting team.
• Experience in AEC-related industry preferred.
• Degree required or equivalent combination accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-volume craft/hourly recruiting team.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles and coordinate pre-employment tasks.
• Create a positive candidate experience through timely communication and professionalism.
• Forecast staffing needs and develop strategies to reduce time-to-fill and improve quality of hire.
• Build talent pipelines through sourcing tools, partnerships, and events.
• Ensure consistent recruitment processes across the organization and align with HR leadership.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Bilingual (EN/ES/AR)

Talent sourcing

ATS experience

Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Are you a talent acquisition leader who prides themselves on creating an excellent candidate experience? EPI Power is hiring a Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to join our growing craft recruitment team. The TA Manager will lead a team of high-volume craft recruiters while optimizing talent pipelines and attracting/hiring high-quality talent in alignment with workforce planning needs. This role will help refine and streamline the full cycle recruitment process for craft/hourly hiring and be responsible for hiring initiatives. If you are looking to make a positive impact at an organization, this could be a great fit for you!

EPI Power, LLC ("EPI") is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop, and coach team of high-volume craft/hourly recruiters including delegating workload/priorities, providing performance feedback, development opportunities, establishing team member goals, and team member recognition
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions: create job ads, source candidates, review applications, conduct interviews, create competitive offers, and coordinate pre-employment tasks
• Create an excellent candidate experience through strong and timely communication, knowledge of the role, and a high level of professionalism
• Serve as a business advisor to forecast staffing needs, evaluate market data, and create strategies to reduce time to fill, improve quality of hire, and discover alternate sources for recruiting hard-to-fill and critical roles
• Conduct new position intake meetings with hiring leaders to ensure excellent partnership throughout hiring process
• Proactively build talent pipelines through sourcing tools, community partnerships, industry associations, and hiring events
• Identify and track previous candidates and past employees for current or future opportunities
• Ensure a consistent recruitment process across the organization, excellent communication with hiring teams and candidates, and adequate candidate flow
• Manage recruiting-related vendors (i.e. third-party agencies, background check vendors, sourcing tools) and ensure the quality, performance, and level of service aligns with company expectations
• Track and report on defined recruitment metrics; use insights to refine strategies and support business decisions in partnership with HR leadership and business unit stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to streamline/improve recruitment workflow and efficiency while remaining compliant
• Partner with business unit and HR stakeholders to support succession planning and internal mobility
• Champion the company’s employment brand across recruiting networks; ensure content is tailored to speak to craft and salaried audiences
• Professionally represent the company

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • 7-10 years of experience in recruiting/talent acquisition
  • 3+ years of experience managing a high-volume recruitment team
  • Experience within the AEC-related industry to understand project-based workforce needs and hiring cycles is highly preferred
  • Degree required – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Skills:
  • Strong leader and mentor focused on supporting and developing their team
  • Excellent customer service skills to provide a high level of service to the organization and external parties
  • Ability to build positive relationships and connect with others
  • Independent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Analytical and comfortable digging into data to make informed decisions
  • Desire to provide an excellent candidate experience
  • Ability to identify, attract, and evaluate quality candidates
  • High level of initiative, drive, professionalism, and business acumen
  • Strong negotiator
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish or Arabic is a plus, but not required
• Technology:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Solid experience with applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate sourcing tools
  • Experience with Workday is a plus
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in the office – upon successful training, the ability to work remote 2 days per week may be available

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws).

The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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