Talent Acquisition Senior Manager - Houston, TX

American President Lines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Talent Acquisition Senior Manager in Houston, TX to lead recruitment strategy and manage full-cycle hiring for key business functions. You will partner with leaders, HR, and the Talent Acquisition team to build robust pipelines and ensure top talent is attracted, hired, and retained.

You will influence recruiting trends, drive best practices, and deliver compliant, high-quality hiring outcomes while aligning with company policies and values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading talent acquisition for management and senior roles.
• Strong partnering with senior leaders and HR.
• Experience with workforce planning and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Mentor recruiters and coordinators with coaching and performance guidance.
• Forecast talent needs and develop proactive hiring strategies.
• Advise leaders on recruiting trends and labor market conditions.
• Develop recruiting metrics and dashboards for continuous improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for critical roles.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Stakeholder management

Talent analytics

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Senior Manager - Houston, TX

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

Pay Range: $135,000 - $145,000

YOUR ROLE

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing CEVA's recruitment strategy while managing full-cycle recruiting activities for critical business functions. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, and Talent Acquisition team members to develop workforce planning strategies, build robust talent pipelines, and ensure the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent.

The Manager serves as a strategic advisor to leadership, providing market insights, driving recruiting best practices, and leading talent acquisition initiatives that support the company's growth objectives. This position is accountable for delivering efficient, compliant, and high-quality hiring outcomes while ensuring all recruiting activities align with company policies, employment laws, and CEVA's core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead the execution of talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans.
• Manage and mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators, providing coaching, development, and performance guidance.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to forecast talent needs and develop proactive hiring strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, compensation considerations, and talent availability.
• Develop and maintain recruiting metrics and dashboards to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead recruiting projects and strategic talent initiatives that support organizational growth and transformation.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for management, professional, and critical business roles.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, candidate profiles, interview strategies, and selection criteria.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate assessment processes that evaluate experience, competencies, leadership capabilities, and organizational fit.
• Manage offer development and negotiations while partnering with HR and business leaders to secure top talent.
• Monitor recruiting activities to ensure compliance with employment laws, EEO regulations, and company policies.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience through effective communication and engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee ATS utilization, recruiting processes, and reporting to ensure data integrity and process effectiveness.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that enhance recruiting efficiency, quality, and candidate experience.
• Partner with HR leadership on employer branding, talent attraction, diversity recruiting, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure recruiting processes and hiring decisions are compliant, equitable, and aligned with company standards.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive recruiting and talent acquisition experience, including experience recruiting for management, senior-level, and corporate positions.
• Prior leadership experience managing recruiters, talent acquisition teams, or leading recruiting programs strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices, recruiting analytics, and workforce planning.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ATS platforms, and recruiting technologies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Proven success leading high-volume and professional recruiting efforts while delivering quality hiring outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Expertise in sourcing passive talent across multiple channels and functions.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and credibility with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational goals and translate them into talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruiting data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Strong experience using recruiting metrics and data analysis to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world‑class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

• Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.