Remote Recruiter / Talent Acquistion Partner

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
As a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner , you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, consulting with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders, developing and executing talent strategies, effectively identifying, and engaging with candidates, always keeping an eye on delivering the best experience for stakeholders, and positioning IEM as the employer of choice.

NOTE: This is a proactive posting to build a talent pool for headcount and temporary contractor openings that are expected to come available before the end of the year and/or in Q1 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Exceptionally partners with Hiring Managers/Business leaders and HR colleagues, helping to meet overall business and talent goals - a talent solution provider/advisor who is unafraid to challenge the status quo when needed with the upmost respect and professionalism

For businesses supported, develops, and executes macro (for the business as a whole, mostly mid to long-term) and micro (position-by-position, mostly short-term) talent acquisition strategies

Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders to follow talent acquisition policies and practices, helping to ensure consistently engaging candidate experiences

Consistently sets expectations and regularly communicates with all stakeholders (ex. hiring managers, business leaders, internal and external candidates, HR colleagues, vendors, etc.)

Expertly identifies, attracts, and assesses talent efficiently and effectively while maintaining excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates – ensures a positive hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the TA process

Collaborates with business leaders and HR colleagues on new hire onboarding, employee experience, and retention

Effectively leverages data to influence and drive decision making

Regularly evaluates labor market conditions and industry intelligence, sharing with key stakeholders to inform optimal business and talent decisions

Is always on the lookout for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, not content with just maintaining the status quo

Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to Influence and Advise

Relationship Building

Ethical Conduct and Integrity

Communication

Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Organization and Time Management

Strong Sense of Urgency

Equally Persistent and Patient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 5 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting

Electrical distribution and control systems manufacturing industry experience or similar industry experience (ex. highly engineered and specialized industrial manufacturing) with direct experience recruiting for Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations talent

Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, partner with and effectively influence all stakeholders throughout the end-to-end talent acquisition process

Proven ability to assess candidates’ motivations, qualifications, and potential, quickly and effectively

General knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment

Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, follow-up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail

DESIRED

Experience in a high growth (ex. # of employees doubled last year) startup-type environment AND experience in a mature, well-established corporate environment

At least 2 years of experience in a search firm/agency in a client and candidate management capacity is strongly preferred

10 plus years of similar talent acquisition experience

Experience with Greenhouse and/or comparable ATS/CRM systems

Employer branding / social recruiting expertise

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

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