Contract Talent Acquisition Partner

TTM Technologies•Remote - New Jersey, NJ

6d•Remote

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. This role provides expertise across a region within TTM Technologies and supports all levels of hiring from entry-level, to college/intern, and other professional, technical and leadership positions. In this role, you’ll identify and implement best practices in talent acquisition and collaborate with hiring managers and local HR teams throughout the full recruitment process, execute talent acquisition strategies, and work with Talent Acquisition leadership to identify and develop strategic sourcing pipelines, drive employer branding, and overall social media recruitment practices.

Requirements

Strong experience recruiting for manufacturing, operations, and engineering environments, with a focus on salaried, exempt, and professional technical roles.
Demonstrated expertise in proactive sourcing, pipeline development, and talent mapping for skilled trades and engineering talent.
Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with hiring leaders.
Ability to listen objectively to the needs of hiring teams and candidates and translate business requirements into effective recruiting strategies.
Acts with a strong sense of urgency and accountability in managing requisitions, communications, and candidate follow-up.
Effective verbal and written communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a decentralized and virtual team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience.
Proven experience sourcing and recruiting manufacturing, engineering, and technical talent.
Experience recruiting across multiple levels, including entry-level, professional, and senior-level salaried technical roles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Strong experience with internet-based resume databases and direct sourcing tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within Aerospace & Defense, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated industrial environments.
Knowledge of plant-based and multi-site manufacturing operations supporting salaried professional and leadership populations.
Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to deeply understand the business, products, and technical requirements of assigned roles.
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Flexible, resourceful, and action-oriented with a willingness to adapt to changing business needs.
Demonstrated success working in a remote or virtual recruiting model.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers across manufacturing, operations, and engineering functions to deliver full-cycle recruiting support for salaried and exempt professional and technical roles.
Lead end-to-end recruitment activities including intake meetings, workforce planning, sourcing strategy development, candidate screening, interviewing, offer development, and hiring.
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for manufacturing and engineering talent, including quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, electrical and mechanical engineers, supply chain professionals, program managers, and operations leadership roles.
Utilize a variety of sourcing methods such as LinkedIn Recruiter, niche job boards, professional associations, referrals, workforce boards, internet sourcing, and agency partnerships to build robust talent pipelines.
Serve as a trusted consultant and business partner to hiring teams by providing market insights, talent availability data, and hiring recommendations based on candidate qualifications, interview feedback, and assessment results.
Collaborate closely with hiring teams throughout the recruitment lifecycle to ensure timely communication, aligned expectations, and a high-quality candidate experience.
Conduct candidate application reviews and audits to ensure compliance with ATS processes, data accuracy, and hiring standards.
Identify and implement regional and local sourcing strategies tailored to plant-based, salaried, and hard-to-fill professional and technical roles.
Track, analyze, and report on key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate flow, source effectiveness, and requisition aging.