Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager Position Overview We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions across the organization.This role partners with hiring managers, HR leaders, and business stakeholders to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and attract high-quality talent. The Talent Acquisition Manager will build sustainable talent pipelines, improve recruiting processes, support employer branding, and deliver a positive candidate experience.The successful candidate will also coach and develop recruiting team members, use data and market insights to strengthen hiring outcomes, and ensure consistent, compliant recruiting practices.Key Responsibilities Recruitment Strategy and Execution Lead full-cycle recruitment, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer preparation, negotiation support, and onboarding coordination. Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to define position requirements, establish hiring priorities, and address current and future workforce needs. Advise business leaders on talent availability, compensation expectations, market conditions, and competitive hiring practices. Develop proactive sourcing strategies using professional networks, referrals, job boards, social media, talent communities, and direct outreach. Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, specialized, leadership, and difficult-to-fill roles. Guide hiring managers on interview techniques, candidate assessment, selection practices, and effective hiring decisions. Team Leadership and Development Coach, mentor, and provide direction to Talent Acquisition Specialists and other recruiting team members. Establish recruiting goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with business objectives. Promote collaboration, accountability, consistent practices, and ongoing professional development. Recruiting Operations and Continuous Improvement Maintain accurate candidate, requisition, and recruiting activity records in the applicant tracking system. Monitor metrics such as time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, candidate quality, offer acceptance, pipeline activity, and hiring manager satisfaction. Use recruiting data and market insights to identify trends and recommend improvements. Improve recruiting processes, systems, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and strengthen hiring outcomes. Ensure timely communication, clear expectations, and consistent follow-up throughout the candidate experience. Employer Branding and Partnerships Support employer branding and recruitment marketing through career events, campus recruiting, internships, community outreach, and social media. Build relationships with recruiting partners, professional associations, educational institutions, and community organizations. Partner with HR leadership on workforce planning, organizational growth, and succession-related talent needs. Compliance and Confidentiality Ensure recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, equal employment opportunity standards, company policies, and recordkeeping requirements. Protect confidential candidate, employee, compensation, and organizational information. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications Five or more years of progressive recruiting or talent acquisition experience, including increasingly complex searches. Experience managing full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, leadership, or hard-to-fill positions. Demonstrated success developing sourcing strategies and sustainable talent pipelines. Experience partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to address workforce needs. Experience coaching, mentoring, or providing direction to recruiters. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, job boards, LinkedIn or similar networking tools, and reporting tools. Experience using recruiting metrics to evaluate performance and improve outcomes. Strong knowledge of sourcing, candidate assessment, behavioral interviewing, and selection practices. Knowledge of employment laws and requirements related to recruiting, interviewing, selection, and candidate recordkeeping. Skills and Attributes Strong communication, consultation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to establish credibility and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels. Leadership skills that support team development and accountability. Analytical thinking and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Emotional intelligence, active listening, empathy, and sound judgment. Excellent organization, prioritization, time management, and follow-through. Ability to manage competing priorities while working independently and collaboratively. Professionalism, discretion, and ownership of results. Education and Preferred Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. Experience recruiting across multiple functions, such as operations, corporate, technical, and leadership roles. Experience supporting employer branding, recruitment marketing, or other talent attraction initiatives. Experience leading or supporting recruiting process, technology, or workflow improvements. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or a relevant recruiting certification preferred. Travel Requirements Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. Salary: 115k-130k Location: Garner, IA, Omaha, NE or Sioux Falls, SD Hybrid: 2-3 days On-site, every other week on-site is an option