Talent Acquisition Manager

J3 Construction Inc•Chicago, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead national recruiting efforts for O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR), a growing commercial roofing company. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations in the U.S., with a strong focus on scaling field operations, office functions, and mid-level management positions. The role involves designing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, optimizing the candidate experience, and driving process improvements across recruitment and onboarding. The ability to partner with business leaders, analyze talent metrics, and lead sourcing strategies will directly influence the company's ability to scale efficiently and hire top-tier talent in a competitive industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in skilled trades, construction, field services, or a high-growth operational environment.
Demonstrated success managing recruiting for multiple geographic locations and a variety of roles, including field, office, and management positions.
Strong expertise in sourcing strategies, workforce planning, and candidate evaluation.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
Data-driven mindset with experience reporting on key recruiting KPIs and using insights to drive improvements.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Knowledge of employment laws, labor compliance, and recruitment-related regulations.
High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
Strong project management and time management skills.
Team-oriented and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Valid driver’s license required, with the ability to travel intermittently to attend industry events or support M&A activity across various states.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership and field operations to develop national recruitment strategies aligned with business growth and workforce needs.
Lead strategic workforce planning conversations to anticipate hiring demand and support talent pipeline development.
Own job architecture consistency and collaborate with hiring managers to create compelling and accurate job descriptions.
Build targeted sourcing strategies to attract skilled tradespeople, operational staff, and management-level candidates.
Utilize a range of sourcing tools (job boards, social platforms, industry networks, referrals) to identify and engage passive candidates.
Promote the company’s employment brand and employee value proposition in the market.
Oversee the screening, assessment, and evaluation of candidates across all role types and levels.
Ensure consistency and compliance in interview processes while coaching hiring managers on best practices.
Maintain a high-quality bar for talent and ensure alignment with culture, skill needs, and long-term potential.
Manage a coherent and streamlined interview process across regions and departments.
Coordinate interview logistics and maintain schedules to ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Optimize workflows to reduce time-to-fill and eliminate inefficiencies.
Champion a professional, responsive, and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
Build long-term relationships with potential candidates and maintain talent pools for key roles and locations.
Maintain accurate candidate records in ADP Workforce Now and other recruiting tools.
Ensure documentation compliance, manage offer letters and pre-employment screenings.
Lead continuous improvements to the use of ATS functionality and workflows.
Track, analyze, and report key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and sourcing effectiveness.
Use data to inform decision-making and present regular recruiting updates to HR leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with HR and operations teams to continuously improve the onboarding process, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.
Support offboarding procedures, including exit interviews and documentation coordination.
Act as a strategic advisor to department heads and hiring managers on talent acquisition matters.
Partner with the HR team on projects developing training content for hiring teams and onboarding improvements.
Handle additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Vice President, Human Resources.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment
Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Technology Package
Medical Benefits - Partial Contribution: Medical Insurance: Aetna (EPO, PPO, & PPO HSA)
Dental Insurance: Aetna (PPO)
Vision Insurance: Guardian Insurance
Retirement: 401k with up to 4% company match - after 1 year of continuous employment and 1000 hours worked
Non-Contributory Benefits - Employer Paid: Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Quarterly Interactive Employee Events