Talent Acquisition Manager

Context: Lead talent acquisition strategy for a regional team, combining people leadership with recruiting operations, systems, and mobility responsibilities in a hybrid role in Appleton, WI. Responsibilities Assign business units and recruiting portfolios to balance requisition workload across the team Develop and run the annual recruiting strategy aligned to business objectives across the region Translate workforce plans into department priorities, including recruiting goals, service levels, and performance standards Create sourcing strategies for high-volume, professional, technical, leadership, and hard-to-fill roles Build talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions using strategic sourcing, community partnerships, and employer relations Develop approaches to reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies Partner with stakeholders to shape the employer-of-choice strategy Ensure recruiting practices and processes are consistent across units while supporting legitimate local differences Monitor systems, vendors, and processes to confirm effective operation Identify improvements and process automation initiatives to enhance recruiting efficiency, data accuracy, user experience, and scalability Develop and execute mobility operations and community relations strategies Maintain strong relationships with P&C and business stakeholders to track hiring needs and team performance Own team scorecards and share labor market intelligence with the GBS team and stakeholders Own the annual budget and vendor management (including background checks and compliance reporting) Set individual performance expectations; run regular one-on-ones and performance reviews to ensure progress toward annual goals and development Coach and mentor recruiters on difficult searches Manage executive and critical requisitions, up to 10 requisitions during high-volume periods Review recruiting pipelines and requisition aging to ensure resources are prioritized appropriately Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field 7–10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and/or recruiting experience 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting and people leadership Experience with high-volume and professional recruiting Background in recruiting strategy and workforce planning Recruiting analytics experience ATS/HRIS experience and recruiting technology exposure Systems implementation and process automation experience Talent pipeline development experience Vendor management experience Technology ATS HRIS Work Location Hybrid remote in Appleton, WI 54911 Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Competencies Strategic Talent Leadership : Aligns department strategy with business objectives and long-term needs Business Partnership & Influence : Builds trusted relationships and provides informed guidance on talent, labor markets, and hiring decisions People Leadership : Develops a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, and development Data-Driven Decision Making : Uses recruiting metrics and market intelligence to identify opportunities and improve outcomes Change Leadership : Implements new technologies and processes across the region Operational Excellence : Drives consistent, efficient, and scalable recruiting practices while maintaining quality and candidate experience Collaboration : Builds strong partnerships across P&C, Operations, Finance, IT, Legal, and external community organizations Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Identifies opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness, efficiency, and employer brand Judgment & Integrity : Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making #J-18808-Ljbffr HR Jobs