Talent Partner - Recruiting & Employer Branding

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Ready to build something that matters? IMS Gear is looking for a Talent Partner – Recruiting & Employer Branding to lead full-cycle recruiting across our U.S. operations—focusing on the critical, hard-to-fill roles that keep our business moving: automation, PLC, robotics, engineering, and skilled manufacturing.

In this role, you won’t just fill positions—you’ll shape hiring strategy, partner directly with leadership, and elevate how we show up in the talent market. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our employer brand and creating a candidate experience that stands out.

This is a high-impact, hands-on opportunity for someone who takes ownership, moves with urgency, and thrives in a fast-paced, build-as-you-go environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting for hourly, technical, and professional roles
• Focus on niche and hard-to-fill positions (e.g., automation, PLC, robotics, skilled trades)
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, timelines, and hiring strategies
• Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insight and hiring guidance
• Define and refine candidate profiles based on business needs and talent availability
• Bring solutions to challenges such as limited pipelines and competitive markets
• Build proactive pipelines for specialized and difficult-to-source skill sets
• Utilize direct sourcing, referrals, networking, and industry outreach
• Engage passive candidates and maintain long-term talent relationships
• Enhance job postings and candidate-facing messaging
• Support employer branding initiatives across LinkedIn, Indeed, and other platforms
• Contribute to improving online presence and candidate engagement
• Support local recruiting efforts (job fairs, community partnerships, workforce programs)
• Track recruiting activity and maintain standardized recruiting trackers
• Monitor key metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline strength, source effectiveness)
• Use data to improve recruiting strategies and outcomes
• Partner with HR, leadership, and hiring teams across locations
• Communicate proactively on progress, risks, and solutions
• Support the development of consistent and scalable recruiting practices
• Ensure adherence to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and IATF 16949 Quality Management System
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on technical, engineering, or skilled manufacturing roles
• Proven track record of successfully filling hard-to-fill or niche positions
• Strong sourcing skills, including passive candidate engagement and market mapping
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering directly with hiring managers and leadership
• Experience using ATS and recruiting tools to manage pipelines and drive results

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience recruiting in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Multi-site or regional recruiting experience
• Experience with employer branding, recruitment marketing, or candidate experience initiatives
• Bilingual Spanish/English

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + EAP and mental health resources
• Competitive paid time off and flexible scheduling where applicable
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid life/disability insurance
• Training and professional development
• Collaborative culture with direct impact

Why IMS Gear

• High visibility and direct impact on critical hiring needs
• Opportunity to shape recruiting strategy and employer brand
• Exposure to complex, technical roles that build expertise
• A role that blends hands-on recruiting with strategic influence

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Enjoy the rewards of working with a company that invests in you—through comprehensive training, market-leading pay, and exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and fully covered life and disability plans.

Join us and become part of a dynamic team where your contributions matter!