Talent Manager

Industrial Pallet Corp; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Industrial Pallet Corp is seeking a Talent Manager to enhance our recruitment efforts while maintaining a strong company culture. You will oversee the entire candidate experience, from sourcing talent to onboarding new hires.

This role requires a dedication to IPC's core values and effective communication with hiring managers and applicants. Additionally, you will be responsible for representing IPC in the community, building relationships, and showcasing our culture.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to model and protect core values during recruitment.
• Experience in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication skills for keeping candidates informed.

Responsibilities

• Own candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define clear expectations.
• Build relationships with schools and community partners.

Skills

Grit & Determination

Builder's Mindset

Resilient Communicator

Culture Carrier

Community-Minded

Job description

About this position

At IPC, we don't just manufacture pallets - we build teams, relationships, and partnerships that last. Our mission is simple: to be the TEAM of CHOICE for our PEOPLE and PARTNER of CHOICE for our CUSTOMERS. We are driven by operational excellence, safety, and the belief that strong leadership and strong culture go hand-in-hand.

What You'll Do

Industrial Pallet Corp. (IPC) is looking for a Talent Manager to help us find the right people, put them in the right seats, and strengthen the culture that makes IPC the Team of Choice. You'll own the candidate experience from first contact through onboarding — building pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and representing IPC in the community. This is a role for someone who believes recruiting is more than filling openings — it's about protecting culture and building a team that wins together.

What We’re Looking For

Champion Our Culture

• Model and protect IPC's core values throughout the hiring process
• Help identify the Ideal Team Player traits (Hungry, Humble, Smart) in every candidate
• Partner with leaders to define clear expectations and success metrics for each role

Build the Pipeline

• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy aligned with IPC's workforce needs
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, schools, and community partnerships
• Write compelling job descriptions and recruiting materials
• Track metrics like time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and retention
• Assist in developing and maintaining a competitive compensation strategy

Communicate Every Step

• Keep hiring managers and candidates informed and aligned throughout the process
• Set clear expectations on timelines, interviews, and decisionsDeliver honest feedback and navigate tough conversations professionally

Growing Our Reputation

• Build relationships with schools, workforce organizations, and community partners
• Representing IPC at job fairs, career events, and community gatherings
• Use social media to showcase IPC's culture and open opportunities

What you bring

• Grit & Determination — you keep showing up, adjust your approach, and don't quit when the search gets hard
• Builder's Mindset — you create pipelines rather than waiting for applicants to come to you
• Resilient Communicator — you can deliver hard news and stay calm under pressure
• Culture Carrier — you live IPC's values in every interaction
• Community-Minded — you know relationships outside the company are key to finding great people
• We're an in-office team by choice — we've built a space we love, and we believe being together brings out our best work and strongest culture.

Why Join Us

• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
• Training and development to help you succeed
• A team culture focused on Attitude, Respect and Effort

Full benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability and AD&D coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Our Values

We believe great teams are built on:

• Clear and honest communication
• Respect for people at every level
• Doing the right thing, even when it’s hard
• Working together toward a shared purpose