Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Auburn Hills, 2155 Executive Hills Blvd, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition will lead and execute Voltava’s enterprise talent acquisition strategy across corporate, engineering, technical, manufacturing, and leadership functions. This role is responsible for building scalable recruiting operations, strengthening employer branding initiatives, driving workforce planning strategies, and developing high-performing recruiting programs that support Voltava’s aggressive growth objectives. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on — capable of influencing senior leadership while also driving execution across full‑cycle recruitment, talent analytics, process optimization, and candidate experience initiatives. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and retaining top‑tier talent in highly competitive markets. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead full‑cycle recruitment strategy and execution for salaried, technical, professional, and leadership‑level positions across the organization. Partner with executive leadership and hiring managers to forecast workforce needs and develop proactive talent acquisition plans aligned with business objectives. Build and manage scalable recruiting processes, tools, and service‑level expectations to improve hiring efficiency and quality of hire. Develop sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, technology, and corporate functions. Drive workforce diversity initiatives and inclusive hiring practices throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Manage and optimize relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, industry organizations, and talent partners. Operational Excellence & Strategy Analyze recruiting metrics, pipeline health, hiring trends, and market data to provide actionable insights to leadership. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on recruitment operations, candidate experience, employer branding, and onboarding effectiveness.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and hiring regulations. Partner with HR leadership to support organizational design, succession planning, and long‑term talent strategy initiatives. Establish and maintain recruiting standards, interview calibration processes, and best practices across the organization. Evaluate and implement recruiting technologies, automation tools, and process enhancements to increase scalability and efficiency. Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership Coach and develop recruiting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on hiring trends, labor market conditions, compensation competitiveness, and talent availability. Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Operations, Finance, and business leadership to support organizational growth initiatives. Lead or support special projects related to talent acquisition, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Champion a positive, engaging, and high‑touch candidate experience that reflects Voltava’s culture and values. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership responsibility in high‑volume and professional recruiting environments. Experience recruiting within manufacturing, automotive, engineering, technology, industrial, or advanced mobility industries strongly preferred. Demonstrated success leading full‑cycle recruitment strategies across multiple business functions and organizational levels. Strong understanding of talent acquisition analytics, workforce planning, and recruiting operations. Experience managing ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, HRIS systems, and sourcing tools. Knowledge of employment law, compliance regulations, and best practices in talent acquisition. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and build strong cross‑functional partnerships. Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong project management, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment with shifting priorities and aggressive hiring goals. High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strategic Thinking Executive Presence Operational Excellence Relationship BuildingTalent Development Decision‑Making Data‑Driven Mindset TRAVEL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of an employee in this position. Job duties and functions can change at any time and Voltava reserves the right to require other duties as needed without revision to this document. 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