Recruiter / Talent Acquistion Partner

Industrial Electric Manufacturing

51d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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