Talent Acquisition Manager

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose.

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads full-cycle recruiting strategy and execution for MP Materials, partnering with HR leadership and hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent across the organization. This role is responsible for building scalable recruiting processes, strengthening candidate experience, developing talent pipelines, and using recruiting data to improve hiring outcomes in support of MP’s growth and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities, workforce plans, and critical hiring needs.
• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process, including intake meetings, sourcing strategy, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer recommendations, and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to define role requirements, selection criteria, interview plans, and hiring timelines.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-priority, specialized, and hard-to-fill roles across the organization.
• Lead, coach, and support recruiting team members and coordinators to ensure consistent execution, service quality, and professional development.
• Oversee job postings, sourcing channels, employer branding efforts, recruiting events, agency relationships, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Use ATS data and recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate conversion, and hiring manager satisfaction, to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with company policies and applicable employment laws, including EEO, affirmative action, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Deliver a professional, timely, and inclusive candidate experience that reflects MP Materials’ mission, values, and commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive recruiting or talent acquisition experience, including full-cycle recruiting responsibility.
• Prior experience leading recruiting projects, mentoring recruiters or coordinators, or managing recruiting workflows.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment methods, interview best practices, and employment compliance requirements.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and reporting tools to manage pipelines and communicate recruiting performance.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders, influence hiring decisions, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong judgment, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Desired Qualities

• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, mining, engineering, operations, or other industrial environments.
• Experience supporting multi-site recruiting needs and building talent pipelines for specialized technical or operational roles.
• Familiarity with affirmative action planning, OFCCP compliance, and structured interview processes.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or recruiting-related certifications.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate recruiting data into practical recommendations for leaders.