Data Center Site Talent Acquisition Lead

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award‑winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity. A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting‑edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations. Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries. The Talent Acquisition Site Program Manager will lead all sourcing and recruiting activities for a critical data center site in the Southern continental region. This role blends strategic workforce planning, program management, and hands‑on recruiting execution to meet aggressive staffing milestones for both technical and operational roles. As the primary talent partner for the site, you will manage recruiting timelines, own relationships with internal hiring leaders, external recruiting partners, and workforce development organizations, and represent the company in the local labour market. This role requires a strong understanding of data centre or mission‑critical operations hiring, a bias for execution, and the ability to scale talent programmes from the ground up. Key Accountabilities Recruiting & Sourcing Execution Own full‑cycle recruiting for data centre technical and operational roles, including Data Centre Technicians, Data Centre Engineers, Chief Engineers, Assistant Data Centre Managers, Data Centre Managers, and other site‑based operations roles. Proactively source passive talent through direct outreach, referrals, trade schools, and community partnerships. Execute high‑volume and specialised recruiting efforts while maintaining quality and speed. Site Programme & Workforce Planning Lead staffing programmes aligned to site build‑out, expansion, and steady‑state operations. Manage and execute hiring plans, timelines, and staffing deadlines tied to business readiness milestones. Track recruiting metrics such as time‑to‑fill, pipeline health, and hiring velocity and adjust strategy as needed. Stakeholder & Partner Management Serve as the primary talent adviser to site leadership, operations managers, and HR partners. Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview processes, and hiring decisions. Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, vocational programmes, local colleges, workforce development agencies, and external recruiting partners. Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, community events, and educational partner engagements. Team & Vendor Oversight Directly manage and mentor at least one recruiter, providing guidance on sourcing strategies, prioritisation, and execution. Coordinate and manage agency or RPO partners as required to meet site hiring demands. Required Qualifications 5–10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting, preferably supporting data centres, mission‑critical facilities, engineering, facilities, or industrial operations environments. Proven experience conducting hands‑on, full‑cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles. Experience managing or leading at least one recruiter or recruiting resource. Demonstrated success partnering with trade schools, educational institutions, and workforce development organisations. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels. Experience managing recruiting programmes with defined timelines and hiring targets. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting data centre site launches, expansions, or large‑scale hiring initiatives. Knowledge of skilled trades, facilities engineering, or critical infrastructure talent markets. Experience representing and promoting an employer brand in local or regional labour markets. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), specifically Lever and recruiting CRM platforms. $100,000 - $120,000 biweekly Plus Bonus The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description. #J-18808-Ljbffr