Manager of Talent Acquisition

McInnis Inc.•Milford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Manager of Talent Acquisition who will be an adaptable, empathetic, and proactive leader supporting all recruiting activities. This role involves overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process for both internal and external client needs, managing a team of recruiters, and cultivating strong relationships with clients and internal team members to effectively address staffing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
At least 3 years of combined experience in talent acquisition, project management, team leadership, and account management.
Ability to work independently and solve problems intuitively.
Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Adherence to HR regulations, policies, compliance standards, and confidentiality guidelines.
Proficiency in MS Office, ATS, HRIS, and other relevant databases and tools.

Responsibilities

Manage and support full-desk operations, including full-cycle recruiting, offer extension, and salary negotiation for all external permanent and contract placements.
Drive new business opportunities by generating strong leads and partnering with the recruitment team to develop and execute effective business development strategies.
Oversee scheduling, candidate evaluation, job postings, job descriptions, and the administrative needs of the recruiting department.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines to improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate experience.
Monitor and report on recruitment budget activities to ensure cost-effective solutions for high-priority requisitions and ROI evaluation.
Stay informed about industry trends, market insights, and innovative recruiting strategies to support training, team development, and resource planning.
Lead and train the Talent Acquisition team, including recruiters and researchers.
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support individual and team development, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence using metric-driven insights.
Serve as a trusted thought leader on candidate evaluation, recruiting processes, team development, and requisition updates.
Maintain up-to-date recruitment SOPs, procedures, training resources, and tools. Build, revise, and oversee processes as they are implemented.
Collaborate closely with external clients, hiring managers, candidates, and internal teams to address staffing needs and follow-ups.
Participate in client and internal meetings, including recruitment updates, one-on-one check-ins, and team development sessions.
Serve as an HR liaison for employees and contractors, handling onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and terminations under the Director of HR's supervision.
Generate regular reports for leadership to track recruitment metrics, analyze data, and optimize strategies for team, individual, and business insights.
Monitor the ATS, job posting channels, and other recruiting tools to identify and resolve data discrepancies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.