Manager II, Talent Acquisition

Under general direction, this position designs, implements, and directs talent acquisition initiatives, manages a team of exempt individual contributors, and serves as a brand ambassador for J.B. Hunt. The role focuses on improving recruitment efficiency, strategic planning, budgeting, and compliance with hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Creates, implements, and facilitates development programs for talent acquisition staff.
• Anticipates and plans for recruitment needs in partnership with business management.
• Consults with hiring managers on advanced recruiting strategies and proposes business solutions.
• Develops proactive recruiting strategies by analyzing market trends, competitor practices, and talent supply and demand.
• Establishes, maintains, and reinforces recruitment best practices, including a targeted and robust Diversity recruiting approach.
• Ensures hiring and recruiting procedures comply with state, federal, and company policies.
• Partners with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies.
• Develops and supports diversity recruiting efforts within the organization.
• Advises hiring managers on pay/salary and recommends recruiting strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Hires, develops, and facilitates high performance and engagement of exempt staff.
• Works directly with department managers to ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures on recruiting matters.
• Manages recruitment and employment programs; implements improvements to staffing processes.
• Administers individual and team performance metrics; monitors staff performance and development.
• Assesses Talent Acquisition team capabilities and workload to optimize resource utilization.
• Partners with internal departments, business units, and senior management to implement recruiting policies effectively.
• Collaborates with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Operations to ensure efficient delivery of Talent Acquisition services.
• Researches, recommends, and determines advertisement scope and budget allocation for recruitment sources.
• Serves as an extension of department leadership for escalation approvals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field and 1 year of related experience; or 3+ years of relevant experience, education, and training.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management or related field (preferred).
• 1+ years of management experience (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience recruiting for all levels.
• Innovative approach to talent attraction.
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time) commensurate with tenure.
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Six paid holidays annually.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Compensation may include eligibility for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, in accordance with company plans.