TA Lead/ Manager

Ignite Human Capital • Encinitas, CA

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About The Position

Overview We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Lead / Manager to build, scale, and optimize our recruiting function. This role will own full-cycle recruiting while also driving talent strategy, employer branding, and process improvements. The ideal candidate is both a strong recruiter and a proactive leader who can partner closely with executives and hiring managers to deliver top talent in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Hands-On Recruiting Execution Step in to support active requisitions and alleviate bandwidth constraints across the team Source, screen, and manage candidates across roles (non-transactional, full ownership model) Partner closely with hiring managers to problem-solve hiring challenges and drive outcomes Contribute to sourcing strategies, including creative approaches and Boolean search methodologies Team Support & Mentorship Act as a mentor and resource for a team of recruiters who are currently stretched Provide guidance on requisition strategy, stakeholder management, and recruiting best practices Support team development while not initially coming in as a formal “manager” title Help elevate the overall capability of the team over time Strategic Talent Partnership Operate as a true business partner (not a transactional recruiter environment) Collaborate with leadership on hiring strategy, prioritization, and workforce needs Utilize data and insights to inform recruiting decisions and improve outcomes Bring structure, ideas, and best practices to a growing and evolving TA function Process & Systems Support continued optimization following a recent ATS implementation Introduce scalable recruiting practices, tools, and workflows Lead or facilitate initiatives such as sourcing workshops, training sessions, or process improvements What They’re Looking For Strong full-cycle recruiter who is highly hands-on (“doer” mindset) Experience operating in a non-transactional, highly collaborative recruiting environment Ability to balance execution + mentorship + strategy Data-driven thinker who values metrics and insights Experience leading, mentoring, or influencing recruiters (formal management not required) Comfortable stepping into ambiguity and a fast-paced, evolving environment Industry experience is a plus, but not required Team & Environment Small, collaborative Talent team High-touch, partnership-driven recruiting model (not high-volume/transactional) Team currently operating at capacity and needs immediate support Strong internal culture with emphasis on fit, trust, and long-term alignment

Requirements

• Strong full-cycle recruiter who is highly hands-on (“doer” mindset)
• Experience operating in a non-transactional, highly collaborative recruiting environment
• Ability to balance execution + mentorship + strategy
• Data-driven thinker who values metrics and insights
• Experience leading, mentoring, or influencing recruiters (formal management not required)
• Comfortable stepping into ambiguity and a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support active requisitions and alleviate bandwidth constraints across the team
• Source, screen, and manage candidates across roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers to problem-solve hiring challenges and drive outcomes
• Contribute to sourcing strategies, including creative approaches and Boolean search methodologies
• Act as a mentor and resource for a team of recruiters who are currently stretched
• Provide guidance on requisition strategy, stakeholder management, and recruiting best practices
• Support team development while not initially coming in as a formal “manager” title
• Help elevate the overall capability of the team over time
• Collaborate with leadership on hiring strategy, prioritization, and workforce needs
• Utilize data and insights to inform recruiting decisions and improve outcomes
• Bring structure, ideas, and best practices to a growing and evolving TA function
• Support continued optimization following a recent ATS implementation
• Introduce scalable recruiting practices, tools, and workflows
• Lead or facilitate initiatives such as sourcing workshops, training sessions, or process improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed