Talent Acquisition Director

Fasteners Division • Portland, OR

275d • $186,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Director, Talent Acquisition will lead a team of recruiters while also staying hands-on in sourcing and engaging top talent. This role requires both strategic leadership and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to proactively identifying and attracting candidates through creative outreach and networking. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who can drive the overall talent strategy that aligns with the company's growth and workforce planning needs. This role will oversee full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, talent pipeline development, and process optimization. Candidates will be based in a PCC manufacturing facility in one of the following locations: Cleveland, OH; Houston, TX; Orange County, CA; Portland, OR.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace industries.
• Experience leading remote teams and working in a distributed environment.
• Strong ability to build and nurture talent networks, particularly for hard-to-fill roles.
• Expertise in creative sourcing strategies beyond traditional job boards.
• Experience implementing and optimizing recruiting technologies and ATS platforms.
• A data-driven mindset and ability to use metrics and measurements to drive success.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive talent acquisition strategy to support current and future hiring needs.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring best practices in sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand workforce demands and provide data-driven recruiting solutions.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates, ensuring a pipeline of top-tier talent is readily available for critical roles.
• Develop innovative and creative sourcing strategies to proactively engage passive candidates.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice within the aerospace industry.
• Optimize recruitment processes and tools, leveraging technology and analytics for continuous improvement.
• Oversee executive and niche technical hiring, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and other sourcing partners.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitive hiring practices, and workforce planning strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to impact the future of aerospace manufacturing through talent strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree