Talent Acquisition Manager

Victaulic•Easton, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader who thrives in the middle of the action. This role involves building and developing a team while also closing hard-to-fill, senior-level roles. The position is not a behind-the-desk manager position; the individual will own a direct requisition load of senior-level hires while leading a team of approximately 6 recruiters and 2 coordinators. This role is ideal for someone energized by both the craft of recruiting and the responsibility of developing others.

Requirements

8-10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
At least 3-5 years in a formal leadership role.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
Currently (or recently) in a Talent Acquisition Manager role within a corporate environment.
Proven experience recruiting for senior-level roles.
Experience with Workday Recruiting strongly preferred; ATS fluency is a must.
Strong communicator and influencer.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or industrial environment experience is a plus.
A true player-coach: equally comfortable strategizing with leadership as you are reviewing a sourcing plan with a recruiter.
Track record of building high-performing, engaged recruiting teams.
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build trusted advisory relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders.
Data-driven decision-making with the ability to translate metrics into actionable insights.
Process optimization and a continuous improvement mindset.
Change management and the ability to lead through ambiguity.
A hands-on leader who leads by example.
Comfortable balancing strategy and execution.
Data-driven but relationship-focused.
Highly adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Credible with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of approximately 6 recruiters and 2 Coordinators, owning their growth, performance, and day-to-day experience.
Set clear expectations, hold regular 1:1s, and build individualized development plans for team members.
Manage requisition load distribution, prioritization, and coverage to ensure the team operates at peak capacity.
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Own full-cycle recruiting for senior and director-level positions across the organization, averaging 20-30 hires per year.
Run intake meetings, lead sourcing strategy, manage candidate experience, and close offers for complex, high-visibility roles.
Build and maintain executive-level talent pipelines.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and HRBPs on talent strategy, market intelligence, and hiring approach.
Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to forecast demand, shape workforce plans, and stay ahead of hiring needs.
Champion process improvements to reduce time-to-fill, strengthen candidate quality, and enhance the hiring manager experience.
Leverage data and recruiting metrics to report on team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Maintain accurate requisition and candidate data in Workday Recruiting and ensure reporting integrity for the team's portfolio.