Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager Reports To: VP, HR Position Summary: The Talent Acquisition Manager leads Apache’s recruiting function and is responsible for building and running a high‑performing team capable of sourcing and placing both craft/hourly workers and salaried professionals across a dynamic, project‑driven environment. The role owns the full recruitment lifecycle—from workforce planning and sourcing strategy through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff—and is accountable for the speed, quality, and compliance of all hiring activities. Essential Functions Team Leadership & Function Management - Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters covering both craft/hourly and professional/salaried pipelines; set individual and team performance metrics (time‑to‑fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, cost per hire) and hold the team accountable; build a recruiting culture oriented around urgency, candidate experience, and partnership with the business; manage recruiting vendor relationships including staffing agencies, job boards, and sourcing platforms. Workforce Planning & Pipeline Development - Develop and maintain standing talent pipelines for high‑volume craft classifications (scaffolders, insulators, painters, pipefitters) so the team is never starting from zero on a project award; build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce development organizations, and veteran transition programs to create sustainable sourcing channels; coordinate with Business Development on anticipated project awards to get ahead of workforce needs before contracts are signed. Craft & Hourly Recruiting - Ensure recruiting practices account for craft skill verification, safety certifications, and site access requirements (background checks, drug screening, TWIC, etc.); partner with Operations and Safety on craft classification standards and ensure recruiter knowledge stays current. Professional & Salaried Recruiting - Oversee recruiting for project managers, estimators, engineers, field supervisors, and corporate staff positions; ensure professional recruiting uses targeted sourcing strategies appropriate for experienced industrial talent, not just inbound applications; partner with HRBPs and hiring managers on job design, compensation benchmarking, and candidate assessment to improve offer acceptance rates. Compliance & Process Excellence - Ensure all recruiting activity complies with EEOC guidelines, OFCCP requirements (if applicable), and applicable state/local hiring laws; maintain accurate and complete documentation for all requisitions and candidate activity; partner with Legal and HR Operations to ensure offer letters, background check processes, and onboarding documentation are consistent and compliant. Employer Brand & Candidate Experience - Develop and execute an employer brand strategy that positions Apache as an employer of choice in the industrial services sector; oversee the candidate experience from first contact through onboarding, ensuring Apache represents itself professionally at every touchpoint; manage presence on LinkedIn, Indeed, and industry‑specific job platforms; coordinate with Marketing on career site content and social recruitment campaigns; represent Apache at career fairs, trade school events, and industry hiring events. Education & Experience 10+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years in a people‑management or lead recruiter capacity. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). Experience building employer brand programs for field‑based or industrial workforces. Demonstrated experience recruiting in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment—industrial, construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, or a comparable field strongly preferred. Experience managing or mentoring a team of recruiters with accountability for collective performance metrics. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency with applicant tracking systems; Workday Recruiting experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Strong understanding of employment law as it applies to recruiting: EEOC, ban‑the‑box, background check regulations, and multi‑state hiring rules. Ability to operate at both a strategic level (building programs and pipelines) and a tactical level (jumping into a requisition when needed). Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to reprioritize quickly as project awards and workforce needs shift. Working Conditions / Physical Demands Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. No adverse environmental conditions expected. Equal Opportunity Statement – Apache Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr