Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager Location: Dallas, Texas (Hybrid – 2 Days In-Office / 3 Days Remote | Uptown Dallas) Company Type: Growing Organization Reports To: Head of Talent / Director of People Position Overview Our client is a rapidly growing organization seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead hiring efforts across corporate functions, including Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Sales, and other business support teams. This role is ideal for an experienced talent acquisition professional ready to take ownership of the recruiting function — combining hands‑on, full‑cycle recruiting with strategic leadership over sourcing programs, hiring processes, and recruiting operations. The Talent Acquisition Manager will serve as a player‑coach: personally managing critical searches while building the strategies, tools, and best practices that allow the organization to scale its hiring. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized leader who is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience, influencing hiring decisions at the leadership level, and building a recruiting engine that supports long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership Own and lead the end-to-end talent acquisition function for corporate hiring across Accounting, Finance, IT, Human Resources, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other business functions. Develop and execute recruiting strategies aligned with the organization's growth plans and workforce needs. Serve as the primary talent advisor to department leaders and executive leadership, providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and hiring recommendations. Establish scalable recruiting processes, workflows, and best practices as hiring volume expands. Mentor and guide hiring teams on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and selection. Full-Cycle Recruiting Personally manage full‑cycle recruiting for high‑priority and hard‑to‑fill corporate positions. Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, calibrate expectations, and develop search strategies. Create and manage job postings across multiple recruiting platforms. Screen resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate interview schedules, and drive the hiring process from initial outreach through offer negotiation and acceptance. Maintain consistent, professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development Design and lead proactive sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach. Build and maintain talent pipelines for both immediate hiring needs and future growth. Identify and engage passive candidates for difficult‑to‑fill and leadership‑level positions. Continuously expand candidate networks across key functional disciplines. Recruiting Operations, Metrics & Process Improvement Own applicant tracking system (ATS) administration, data integrity, and recruiting documentation. Define, track, and report on recruiting metrics — including time‑to‑fill, pipeline activity, interview conversion, offer acceptance rates, and cost‑per‑hire — to leadership. Analyze recruiting performance and implement improvements to processes, workflows, and sourcing strategies. Evaluate and recommend recruiting tools, technologies, and vendor partnerships. Support workforce planning and headcount forecasting in partnership with People and Finance leadership. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience Own and elevate the organization's employer brand across job boards, social channels, and recruiting events. Ensure a positive, responsive, and engaging candidate experience at every stage of the hiring process. Lead employer branding initiatives, recruiting events, and social recruiting efforts. Position the organization as an employer of choice within the marketplace. Qualifications 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or in‑house environment, including experience leading recruiting strategy, projects, or programs. Demonstrated success recruiting across corporate functions such as Accounting, Finance, IT, Human Resources, Operations, and Sales. Proven ability to partner with and influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Strong sourcing skills with experience identifying both active and passive candidates. Experience managing multiple concurrent requisitions while meeting hiring deadlines. Experience building or improving recruiting processes, metrics, and reporting. Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern recruiting tools. Prior experience mentoring recruiters or leading a small recruiting team is a plus. Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Work Environment Hybrid schedule with two required in‑office days each week. Office located in Uptown Dallas. Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct exposure to executive leadership. Opportunity to shape and lead the talent acquisition function during a period of significant growth. Why Join? Own and build the talent acquisition function for a rapidly growing organization. Lead recruiting strategy while staying hands‑on with high‑impact searches. Work directly with business leaders and executive leadership. Competitive compensation plus quarterly performance bonuses. Flexible hybrid work environment. Strong opportunity for long‑term career advancement — including the potential to build and lead a recruiting team as the organization scales. #J-18808-Ljbffr East 57th Street Partners