Talent Partner – Recruiting & Employer Branding
About The Position
Ready to build something that matters? IMS Gear is looking for a Talent Partner – Recruiting & Employer Branding to lead full-cycle recruiting across our U.S. operations—focusing on the critical, hard-to-fill roles that keep our business moving: automation, PLC, robotics, engineering, and skilled manufacturing. In this role, you won’t just fill positions—you’ll shape hiring strategy, partner directly with leadership, and elevate how we show up in the talent market. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our employer brand and creating a candidate experience that stands out. This is a high-impact, hands-on opportunity for someone who takes ownership, moves with urgency, and thrives in a fast-paced, build-as-you-go environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on technical, engineering, or skilled manufacturing roles
- Proven track record of successfully filling hard-to-fill or niche positions
- Strong sourcing skills, including passive candidate engagement and market mapping
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering directly with hiring managers and leadership
- Experience using ATS and recruiting tools to manage pipelines and drive results
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience recruiting in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Multi-site or regional recruiting experience
- Experience with employer branding, recruitment marketing, or candidate experience initiatives
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruiting for hourly, technical, and professional roles
- Focus on niche and hard-to-fill positions (e.g., automation, PLC, robotics, skilled trades)
- Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, timelines, and hiring strategies
- Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insight and hiring guidance
- Define and refine candidate profiles based on business needs and talent availability
- Bring solutions to challenges such as limited pipelines and competitive markets
- Build proactive pipelines for specialized and difficult-to-source skill sets
- Utilize direct sourcing, referrals, networking, and industry outreach
- Engage passive candidates and maintain long-term talent relationships
- Enhance job postings and candidate-facing messaging
- Support employer branding initiatives across LinkedIn, Indeed, and other platforms
- Contribute to improving online presence and candidate engagement
- Support local recruiting efforts (job fairs, community partnerships, workforce programs)
- Track recruiting activity and maintain standardized recruiting trackers
- Monitor key metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline strength, source effectiveness)
- Use data to improve recruiting strategies and outcomes
- Partner with HR, leadership, and hiring teams across locations
- Communicate proactively on progress, risks, and solutions
- Support the development of consistent and scalable recruiting practices
- Ensure adherence to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and IATF 16949 Quality Management System
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage + EAP and mental health resources
- Competitive paid time off and flexible scheduling where applicable
- 401(k) with company match and company-paid life/disability insurance
- Training and professional development
- Collaborative culture with direct impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
