Talent Acquisition Manager

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Remote

About The Position

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC) is a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for members of the Band which will contribute to their long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency, while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities. This position will function as the Talent Acquisition Manager under the direction of the Waseyabek Federal Group (WFG) President. The incumbent in this position is responsible for formulating the strategy, policies, procedures, and systems for the Federal Talent Acquisition function ensuring compliance with Federal business and Tribal hiring preference practices. The candidate will be a key leader on the growth team, providing innovative thought leadership in attracting, selecting, and onboarding future talent across a highly diverse portfolio of businesses. While the WFG group is located in Grand Rapids, MI, this position is fully remote.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Business with a specialization in Human Resources preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition in the Federal contracting space
Excellent English writing, oral, presentation and communication skills.
Proven track record building trusted stakeholder relationships at all career levels and maintaining relationships in a team-oriented environment.
Advanced proficiency with applicant tracking systems, social media platforms, and EEO compliance.
Strong project management skills with proven track record managing a complex process or system implementation.
Prior experience developing and executing recruitment marketing campaigns.
Steward the organizational culture with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and commitment to service amidst a diverse colleague and customer base.
Ability to quickly adapt focus, adjust schedule and problem solve to meet evolving work demands and needs of supervisor and other stakeholders.
Must possess understanding and ability to work with and promote Native American culture and Native American hiring preferences.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Responsibilities

Develop robust and innovative talent acquisition strategies, processes, and procedures that support our diverse portfolio of businesses.
Develop annual strategic priorities and budgeting for the Talent Acquisition function in alignment with WFG priorities and manage performance throughout the year.
Identify and launch recruitment technologies that improve the effectiveness of the talent acquisition process and develop associated training materials for all users.
Lead the recruitment process for key positions across diverse business portfolios.
Partner with human resources and hiring managers to create a comprehensive and engaging onboarding process for new hires.
Anticipate future talent needs by building a diverse external pipeline and network for proposal efforts
Manage staffing agency and supplier relationships, contracts, and performance.
Establish talent acquisition metrics, scorecards and reporting to effectively measure and improve performance.
Partner with the marketing team on creative recruitment marketing strategies and the re-engineering of the business career site and supporting social media pages to improve our employer brand and reach.
Develop a university relations strategy and associated intern, co-op, and early career programs and outreach initiatives that complement our workforce planning strategy.
As the business scales up, refine the organizational/team structure to meet recruitment demand.
Ensure compliance with Native American Hiring Preference, Federal Contracting Regulations, and Affirmative Action Plan requirements.
Perform, direct, and oversee subordinate staff to achieve planned performance goals for the department(s).
Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.