Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition ManagerUnder the general direction of the Sr. Manager or Director of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the organization's talent acquisition strategies. This position encompasses the organization's recruitment strategy and execution, ensuring the attraction and selection of top talent across all levels. This role delivers the full cycle recruitment process, from workforce planning and employer branding to sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. The Talent Acquisition Manager will also serve as the business owner for the applicant tracking system (ATS) and its supporting modules. The position requires strong operational leadership, expertise in technology implementation, and the ability to partner with business leaders to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.Compensation: $87,615 - $113,900 based on experienceEssential FunctionsTalent Acquisition Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with company growth goals, objectives, and workforce planning needs.Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and establish scalable recruiting processes.Strengthen the employer value proposition through digital channels, social media, and candidate engagement initiatives.Ensure all candidates experience a high-touch, consistent, and inclusive recruitment journey.Build domain expertise of industry trends and talent market dynamics across the Tampa Bay region.Manage the entire recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt roles, including requisition intake, internal and external job board management, sourcing, screening, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals, and partnerships with external organizations and universities.Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and internal policies.Serve as the primary business lead for the configuration and optimization of workforce planning, recruiting ATS, and onboarding modules.Train and support HR and hiring managers on ATS system usage to drive adoption and data accuracy.Leverage system analytics to track KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.Define and monitor recruiting performance indicators (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, candidate satisfaction).Deliver regular talent market insights and dashboards to leadership.Evaluate recruitment tools, vendors, and practices to ensure continuous optimization and innovation.CompetenciesAccountabilityInfluence OthersCritical ThinkingTeamworkQualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications)Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.Six (6) or more years of experience in sourcing and talent acquisition functions Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Demonstrated success managing full lifecycle recruiting across multiple locations or business units.Strong understanding of employment law, DE&I practices, and workforce analytics.Experience implementing or managing UKG Recruiting or similar ATS (Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse, etc.).Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License.Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications)HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, particularly in talent acquisition.Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to compile and analyze data for reporting and decision-making purposes.Ability to adapt to changing HR landscapes, legal requirements, and organizational needs.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.Physical AbilitiesFrequent standing & walkingSitting up to 6 hours per dayOccasional lifting up to 20 IbsOccasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling & draggingContinuous typingOccasional drivingThe Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.