Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Muskegon, MI or Brighton, MI (with oversight of U.S. & Mexico operations) Reports to: Head of People Operations About the Role The North America Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruiter is responsible for leading and executing a scalable, high-impact talent acquisition strategy across the United States and Mexico. This role ensures consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring outcomes, strengthening Scherdel’s employer brand while enabling business growth through proactive workforce planning and best-in-class recruiting practices. Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive North America Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business priorities and growth forecasts Build a consistent and scalable recruiting framework across all US and Mexico locations Establish best practices for employer branding, candidate experience, and recruiting effectiveness Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruiting efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction Full Lifecycle Recruiting Own end-to-end recruitment for salaried, technical, and leadership roles Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategies, and selection criteria Actively source candidates through multiple channels (direct sourcing, LinkedIn, referrals, job boards, etc.) Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience from initial engagement through offer acceptance Standardize recruiting processes, tools, templates, and workflows across North America Implement structured interview processes, evaluation criteria, and hiring decision frameworks Optimize and recommend ATS and recruiting tools utilization Ensure compliance with all local labor laws and hiring regulations in both the U.S. and Mexico Workforce Planning & Business Partnership Partner with HR Managers, plant leadership, and functional leaders to support workforce planning and forecasting Translate business needs into proactive recruiting strategies and talent pipelines Provide market insights (salary trends, talent availability, competition) to inform hiring decisions Manage external recruitment partners, agencies, and service providers when necessary Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure cost-effectiveness and ROI Reduce reliance on agencies through strong internal sourcing capabilities over time Metrics, Analytics & Reporting Define, track, and report key talent acquisition metrics including time to fill, cost per hire, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, and early turnover Use data to drive decision-making, identify bottlenecks, and improve hiring outcomes Onboarding & Early Retention Support Partner with HR and site leadership to standardize onboarding practices Support initiatives to improve early employee engagement and retention Monitor new hire success and adjust recruiting strategies accordingly Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments Experience managing multi-site or regional recruiting, preferably across the U.S. and Mexico Strong knowledge of salaried hiring practices Demonstrated success in building recruiting processes and improving hiring outcomes Experience working with ATS systems and recruiting analytics Required Skills Strategic thinking with strong execution capability Stakeholder management and business partnership Strong sourcing and talent identification skills Process improvement and standardization mindset High adaptability in a fast-paced, operational environment Strong communication and influencing skills Equal Opportunity Employer Scherdel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr