Talent Acquisition Manager

Uplift People Consulting•Charlotte, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a global industrial materials company operating across manufacturing, mining, and heavy industry. The organization supplies critical materials to fast-growing end markets including energy, automotive, construction, consumer products, and renewables. With operations spanning North America, EMEA, South America, and Africa, the company operates in a complex, international environment. Position Summary We are seeking a strategic, adaptable, and hands-on Manager, Talent Acquisition to strengthen internal recruiting capabilities and support growing operations across the US and Canada. This role will own the full talent acquisition lifecycle and act as a trusted partner to hiring managers and candidates. The position operates as a true generalist role, combining employer branding, sourcing, delivery, and onboarding, while partnering closely with the People & Culture (P&C) organization to help build a world-class Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence. Role is based in Charlotte with hybrid working setup.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in recruiting and talent acquisition.
Proven experience leading full-cycle recruiting across manufacturing, mining, or heavy industrial environments, including production, engineering, and corporate roles.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies.
Demonstrated experience modernizing recruiting processes using technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
Bachelors degree
Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
Strong sourcing capability, including passive candidate engagement.
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, mining, heavy industrial, or energy sectors strongly preferred.
Integrity: High ethical standards and strong confidentiality practices.
Communication: Ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels, from shop floor to executive leadership.
Global Mindset: Comfort working within an international, matrixed organization.
Agility: Willingness to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
Proactivity: Continuous improvement mindset with a solutions-oriented approach.
Organization: Strong planning, reporting, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring delivery of high-quality and diverse talent pipelines.
Establish recruitment goals, metrics, and reporting to measure hiring effectiveness.
Manage and mentor recruiting resources, ensuring alignment with best practices and company standards.
Ensure recruiting compliance across regions including the US, Canada, EMEA, South Africa, Argentina, and other emerging markets.
Partner with business leaders and P&C teams to understand workforce needs and forecast future talent demand.
Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
Develop and promote the companys People Value Proposition to attract top-tier talent.
Create compelling, search-optimized job descriptions and manage job postings across relevant platforms.
Build and maintain talent pipelines through job boards, social platforms, networking, and targeted sourcing.
Conduct initial screenings and partner with hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process.
Coordinate interview logistics, feedback, and decision-making.
Ensure a professional, consistent, and positive candidate experience end-to-end.
Partner with P&C, IT, and site leadership to support smooth onboarding and integration of new hires.
Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
Coordinate pre-employment checks including references, background screenings, and offer documentation.
Provide regular recruitment updates to P&C leadership and business stakeholders.
Partner with Legal, P&C, and Operations on visa and work authorization needs for current and future employees.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of P&C North America.