Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•San Antonio, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online. Our permanent location is approximately 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235. The position will start as 100% onsite with opportunity to flex to hybrid work over time as the plant ultimately transitions out of start-up mode.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting
Industrial manufacturing and/or construction industry experience with direct experience recruiting all levels of employees from the shop/site floor up to plant/site leadership
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 - you will be in start-up mode and must be willing to help wherever needed - "not my job" is an unacceptable response
Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, follow-up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail
Embody IEM's values: Empower, Commit, Collaborate, Innovate

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
Intimate knowledge of the San Antonio labor market as it relates to manufacturing and construction

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