Talent Acquisition Manager

Imbibe•Niles, IL

5h•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This individual develops recruitment strategies and leads hiring initiatives across the organization to achieve recruitment targets. The Talent Acquisition Manager excels in full-cycle recruiting, possesses strong sourcing skills, and ensures a positive candidate experience. They foster collaborative relationships at all levels and adapt talent acquisition practices and processes to align with the needs of a growing and evolving organization. This role also serves as an active HR generalist contributor, supporting a broad range of people programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting
Demonstrated experience supporting HR generalist functions including onboarding, employee engagement, or performance management
Strong attention to detail in the context of HR systems and processes
Exceptional judgment and prior professional experience maintaining strict confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to data integrity; maintains accurate, audit-ready records across ATS, HRIS, and other HR systems
Ability to analyze and interpret basic HR and recruiting data; experience pulling reports, identifying trends, and presenting insights
Experience with ATS and HRIS platforms
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain in a stationary sitting position 75% of the time
Ability to communicate information and exchange ideas with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to observe details at close range

Nice To Haves

PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) certification
Experience recruiting in the food and beverage, life sciences or CPG industries
Experience with Greenhouse ATS
Experience with BrightHire
Experience with Lattice
Familiarity with AI tools in a recruiting or HR context, including experience with interview intelligence platforms

Responsibilities

Owns the day-to-day operations and end-to-end processes for the entirety of the recruiting lifecycle from candidate sourcing, initial candidate contact, evaluation, offer, closing, and onboarding
Develops and maintains talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans aligned with organizational workforce needs and business goals
Demonstrates and promotes Imbibe’s culture, values, and benefits to attract top talent, emphasizing a positive candidate experience
Advises, coaches, and counsels on recruiting best practices; holds hiring managers and interviewers accountable to standardized processes, structured interview frameworks, and consistent evaluation criteria
Builds and maintains strong relationships with active and passive candidates as well as internal stakeholders
Leverages AI-powered tools to enhance sourcing, screening, and interview quality; stays current on emerging AI applications in TA and HR
Tracks and reports on key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire to continuously improve the hiring process
Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations through accurate documentation of candidates, searches, hiring manager interactions, and other recruitment activities
Partners with external recruitment agencies as needed
Supports internship programs within the organization
Supports the onboarding process, facilitating new hire training, and ensuring a smooth transition into the organization for all new employees
Partners with HR team on employee engagement initiatives including recognition programs, stay interviews, and culture-building activities
Supports the performance management cycle including goal-setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual review processes
Contributes to learning and development initiatives in partnership with the L&D function
Supports HR projects and initiatives as assigned, including policy updates, compliance activities, and organizational development efforts
Serves as a visible, approachable HR presence in the office, building trust and relationships across all levels of the organization