Recruiting Manager | Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Recruiting Manager – Marine DivisionLocation: Norfolk, VAWork Arrangement: 100% in-office. Remote and hybrid work are not available.Priority: ASAP Position SummaryThe Recruiting Manager leads a team of five or more recruiters supporting skilled-trade and technical workforce needs at the local, regional, and national levels. This role owns recruiter performance, pipeline execution, hiring outcomes, process discipline, team development, and final recruiting approval before workers are deployed.NSC Marine supports defense and commercial shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance, modernization, overhaul, conversion, and major project-based workforce requirements across the United States. Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and manage a team of five or more recruiters, including remote direct reportsSet priorities, delegate effectively, establish clear expectations, and hold recruiters accountable for resultsManage recruiter activity, pipeline health, candidate quality, hiring outcomes, and follow-through through the candidate's start dateSupport high-volume workforce surges requiring the rapid recruitment and deployment of more than 100 workersReinforce consistent recruiting workflows, documentation standards, and ATS disciplineUse Bullhorn and reporting tools to monitor activity, identify gaps, and improve team performanceSupport recruiting needs across multiple regions based on division prioritiesConsistently identify and interview prospective recruiter candidatesHire, onboard, train, mentor, and develop recruiters to support current and future workforce needsPartner with Safety and Compliance and serve as the final recruiting-level approver before deploymentConfirm that candidate qualifications, documentation, required safety training, PPE readiness, and other pre-deployment requirements are complete Required ExperiencePrevious recruiting manager or recruiting team lead experienceMinimum of five years of recruitment or talent acquisition experienceProven experience leading and developing recruiting teamsExperience managing high-volume recruiting and rapid workforce deploymentStrong understanding of recruiting KPIs, pipeline management, candidate qualification, and completed hiring outcomesExperience using an ATS to manage workflows, records, activity, and reportingAbility to create structure, accountability, urgency, and consistent execution in a fast-paced environment Preferred ExperienceAgency staffing experienceBullhorn experienceRecruiting experience within marine, shipbuilding, ship repair, light industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades Industry EnvironmentRecruiting within the marine industry requires speed, accuracy, compliance, and an understanding of skilled-trade labor markets, travel assignments, credentialing, shipyard conditions, and changing project schedules. Workforce demand may shift quickly based on vessel schedules, contract awards, maintenance periods, production milestones, and urgent repair needs.This role is well suited for a hands-on recruiting leader who can develop people, drive performance, and deliver qualified, deployment-ready talent across a nationwide operation.