Talent Acquisition Manager

Your Mission

Be the driving force behind building an amazing team! As our Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll lead the search for exceptional people who will make a difference in the communities we serve. From finding top talent and creating unforgettable first-day experiences to developing future leaders, you'll help shape the future of Goodwill-one great hire at a time.

What You'll Be Rocking Every Day

Talent Detective

• Hunt down incredible talent using both traditional and creative recruiting strategies.
• Build lasting partnerships with colleges, workforce agencies, community organizations, and employment partners.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop winning recruitment plans.
• Keep our hiring pipeline flowing while balancing priorities across the organization.

First-Day Experience Creator

• Make every new hire feel welcomed, prepared, and excited from Day One.
• Oversee New Hire Orientation and ensure every team member starts their Goodwill journey successfully.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules, paperwork, training, and compliance with precision.
• Help create memorable first impressions that lead to long-term retention.

Compliance Champion

• Ensure hiring records, I-9s, background checks, drug screens, credential verifications, and onboarding documentation are accurate and completed on time.
• Maintain the integrity of our HR systems and onboarding processes.
• Keep us compliant with state, federal, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Data Guru

• Monitor recruiting metrics, vacancies, hiring progress, and staffing trends.
• Create reports that help leadership make informed staffing decisions.
• Maintain the Onboarding Vacancy List and ensure recruiting resources are being used wisely.

Team Builder & Coach

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Foster collaboration between Human Resources, Operations, Mission Services, and leadership.
• Help onboard leadership development participants and support ongoing learning initiatives.
• Encourage innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Mission Ambassador

• Represent Goodwill with professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the community.
• Build relationships that expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
• Promote Goodwill's Core Values, Guiding Principles, and commitment to creating opportunities that transform lives.

* What Makes You Successful

You are:

• A relationship builder who genuinely enjoys connecting people with opportunities.
• An organized multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A coach who develops others and celebrates team success.
• A problem solver who loves finding creative recruiting solutions.
• A communicator who builds trust through honesty, professionalism, and empathy.
• A champion for diversity, inclusion, and Goodwill's mission.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Five or more years of Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Staffing, or Operations experience.
• At least two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience recruiting for retail, manufacturing, operations, or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of interviewing, employment law, onboarding, and HR systems.
• HR certification (preferred).
• Experience with CARF standards (a plus).

Why This Role Matters

Every hire represents an opportunity to change a life, strengthen a team, and serve our community. Your leadership helps ensure the right people join the Goodwill family, empowering individuals to reach their potential while advancing our mission of transforming lives through the power of work.

If you're passionate about people, energized by building great teams, and inspired by making a difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team!

Prioritize People - Promote Accountability - Pursue Excellence!