Manager, Talent Acquisition

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

14h

About The Position

Lead North America Talent Acquisition and own the end‑to-end recruiting function. Partner closely with business and HR leaders to translate organizational priorities into scalable hiring strategies that consistently attract high‑quality, diverse talent. Balance people leadership with hands-on recruiting, working requisitions as needed to drive results.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• 4+ Years Experience with developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies required
• Experience with managing a team of talent acquisition partners required
• Ability to understand how hiring needs connect to company goals and turn that understanding into clear, practical recruiting plans
• Strong relationship‑building skills – connects easily with hiring managers, HR teammates, and candidates; builds trust quickly and works well across functions
• Clear communication and influence – able to guide and advise others, set expectations, and move decisions forward even without formal authority
• Ownership and follow‑through – delivers on commitments, stays organized, and keeps stakeholders informed throughout the hiring process
• Empowering leadership – creates a supportive, motivating environment where team members feel trusted, encouraged, and equipped to do their best work; focuses on developing people, not just directing work
• 5% Some travel may be necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy and workforce plans.
• Design, optimize, and operationalize scalable recruiting processes, including sourcing strategies, interview frameworks, assessment criteria, offer architecture, and closing strategies.
• Provide direct leadership and coaching to Talent Acquisition Specialists, fostering capability growth, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead end‑to-end recruitment for complex and high-impact roles across the enterprise.
• Optimize sourcing strategies to attract high quality and diverse talent
• Drive sourcing excellence to build diverse pipelines and engage high‑quality talent using data, market insights, and innovative channels.
• Build and strengthen MiTek’s employer brand, ensuring our values, culture, and expectations are clearly reflected in candidate communications and the overall experience.
• Coach, enable, and influence hiring managers, equipping them with tools, training, and guidance to improve interview quality, decision‑making, and hiring outcomes.
• Use recruiting data and labor market insights to identify bottlenecks, forecast risks, recommend solutions, and improve hiring performance over time.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager