Talent Acquisition Manager

US Conec, Ltd.•Hickory, NC

About The Position

US Conec is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruiting operations, workforce planning initiatives, process improvement efforts, and proactive talent strategies across the organization. This role is ideal for a recruiting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth technical and manufacturing environment and enjoys building scalable processes, developing recruiting teams, partnering with leadership, and driving operational excellence. The Talent Acquisition Manager will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and recruiting staff to support current and future hiring needs while enhancing the overall candidate and hiring manager experience. This role will also support select global recruiting initiatives and play a key role in strengthening US Conec’s employer brand and talent infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
5–10+ years of experience in talent acquisition and recruiting operations
Experience supporting recruiting operations in a fast-paced, high-growth technical and/or manufacturing environment required
Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies required
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience developing recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support strategic decision-making

Nice To Haves

Experience leading recruiting teams and driving operational excellence across multiple business functions preferred
Experience supporting recruiting initiatives across multiple sites and/or global locations preferred
Greenhouse ATS experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational growth and evolving business needs
Lead, mentor, and support recruiting team members while driving accountability and operational consistency
Partner with leadership teams to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive staffing and pipelining strategies
Design and improve recruiting processes, workflows, and operational procedures to support scalability and efficiency
Utilize hiring trends, labor market insights, and recruiting metrics to drive strategic decision-making
Develop talent mapping strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions
Optimize utilization of Greenhouse ATS and recruiting technologies to improve reporting, workflow management, compliance, and recruiting effectiveness
Lead interview training initiatives and partner with hiring teams to develop structured interview processes, scorecards, interview guides, and consistent evaluation methodologies
Support recruiting initiatives across multiple business functions and select global locations
Oversee recruiting operations across manufacturing, technical, professional, and leadership positions
Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to establish recruiting priorities, timelines, and hiring strategies
Support offer strategy and hiring recommendations in partnership with HR and business leaders
Track and report recruiting metrics including pipeline health, source effectiveness, hiring trends, and operational efficiencies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to recruiting operations, candidate experience, and onboarding
Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and recruiting partners as needed
Partner with Marketing to strengthen US Conec’s employer brand through recruitment marketing initiatives, social media, networking events, career fairs, and community partnerships
Represent US Conec at recruitment events, university recruiting activities, and industry functions
Ensure company culture, values, and career opportunities are effectively communicated throughout the hiring process