Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Manager II Department: Human Resources Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary Under general direction, the position is responsible for designing, implementing, and directing our talent acquisition initiatives, managing primarily a team of exempt individual contributors of all levels. The incumbent is responsible for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process and serving as a valuable brand ambassador for J.B. Hunt. This position helps with budgeting, reporting, planning, and strategy for recruiting and hiring for their team. Key Responsibilities Creates, implements and facilitates development programs for talent acquisition staff Anticipates and plans for recruitment needs in partnership with business management Consult with hiring managers regarding advanced recruiting strategies and propose business solutions that will help meet client needs Develop proactive recruiting strategies by providing insight to leadership on market trends within the industry, competitor practices and talent supply and demand Develop, maintain, and reinforce recruitment best practices and strategies that support the goals and direction of the organization, including a targeted and robust Diversity recruiting approach Ensure hiring and recruiting procedures are compliant with law (state and federal) and company policy Partner with HR Business Partners and/or hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategy Develop and support diversity recruiting efforts within the organization Advise hiring managers on pay/salary and recommend recruiting strategies and tactics that support the goals and direction of J.B. Hunt Hire, develop and facilitate high performance and engagement of primarily exempt staff Works directly with department managers to ensure organization's policies, procedures and practices on recruiting matters are followed Manage recruitment and employment programs; implement improvements to staffing processes Administer individual and team performance metrics; managing staff and monitoring individual performance and development. Assess the capabilities and workload of the Talent Acquisition team to determine the best utilization of resources to meet the business needs Partner with other internal departments, business units and senior management to ensure the effective implementation of recruiting policies Collaborate as needed with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Operations to ensure that Talent Acquisition services are delivered effectively and efficiently Research, recommend and determine advertisement scope and budget allocation for various recruitment sources Serves as extension of department lead for approvals on items that require escalation Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field and 1 year of related experience; or 3+ years combination of relevant experience, education, and training. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, or related field, with 3 -5 years of education, experience and training. 1+ years of management experience. Ability to communicate through writing effectively Ability to exercise discretion Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to make time-sensitive decisions Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities Ability to multitask Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to recruit for all levels Experience looking outside the box for innovative ways to attract talent Interpersonal or “people” skills Interviewing skills This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Compensation Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. Benefits medical benefit dental benefit vision benefit 401(k) retirement plan life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time) six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave six paid holidays annually Education Associates: Business Administration/Management Associates: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Associates: Psychology Bachelors: Business Administration/Management GED (Required) High School (Required) Work Experience Human Resources, Management-Entry Level Job Opening ID 00636313 Manager II, Talent Acquisition (Open) “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law. Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr