Talent Acquisition Leader

MAU is hiring a Talent Acquisition Leader in Richmond, VA. As a Talent Acquisition Leader, you will oversee on-site recruitment operations, lead and develop recruiting teams, and manage full-cycle talent acquisition strategies for a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) client in the manufacturing industry, ensuring exceptional service delivery, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Paid Vacation
• Great work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Care Partners Program
• Health Club Reimbursement Program
• Additional supplemental benefit programs
• 401k
• Salary Continuity
• Educational Reimbursement
• FMLA available after 12 months of service

Shift Information

• Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Additional hours may be required as needed.

Career Path

• Regional Manager
• Director
• Other Corporate Support Functions

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree

Preferred Education and Experience

• Masters degree
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position

General Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and a customer-centric approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications
• Assertive, outgoing personality with a strong desire to succeed
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, operations, management, and customer leadership
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and a team-oriented approach
• Commitment to ethical conduct, personal effectiveness, and professional credibility
• Ability to support recruiting best practices and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to maintain an on-site presence and support recruitment operations in a manufacturing environment

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with client HR, operations, and business leaders while serving as the primary Talent Acquisition Leader for all positions within scope.
• Lead and facilitate intake meetings with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, define candidate profiles, and align hiring expectations for approved job requisitions.
• Partner with hiring teams throughout the selection process, facilitate interview debriefs, and drive timely, data-driven hiring decisions.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment operations for hourly and professional positions, ensuring alignment with client workforce needs and hiring objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between MAU recruiting teams and client stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and execution of recruitment initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop Recruiters in sourcing, screening, evaluating, and presenting qualified candidates.
• Provide leadership and direction to Associate Employment Specialists, Senior Associate Employment Specialists, Associate Recruiters, Recruiters, and Talent Acquisition Coordinators.
• Oversee the development, extension, negotiation, and acceptance of employment offers while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
• Lead Talent Acquisition Coordinators in managing job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and recruitment administration.
• Ensure job requisitions are accurately posted and maintained in SuccessFactors, the clients Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and external job boards.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of interview materials, candidate information, and employment offer documentation.
• Ensure timely candidate disposition and communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Administer post-fill and post-hire feedback surveys to evaluate candidate and hiring manager satisfaction and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee new hire onboarding activities, including education, employment, and criminal background screenings through approved third-party vendors.
• Coordinate pre-employment physicals, drug screenings, and other onboarding requirements with Occupational Health and client stakeholders.
• Ensure new hires receive accurate onboarding information and first-day instructions to support a smooth transition into employment.
• Participate in onboarding activities, new hire orientations, plant tours, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor new hire progress throughout the 90-day introductory period, partnering with HR and operations to support retention, attendance, training completion, and onboarding success.
• Prepare and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly talent acquisition reports, dashboards, and hiring metrics.
• Maintain recruiting reports, workforce planning data, and operational metrics to support client reporting requirements and business decisions.
• Lead weekly client talent acquisition meetings, providing updates on recruitment activity, hiring progress, workforce trends, and strategic recommendations.
• Participate in weekly and monthly MAU operational, leadership, and talent acquisition meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance recruitment effectiveness, operational efficiency, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Operates primarily in a professional office environment with an on-site presence required.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• May require occasional presence at customer sites in administrative and manufacturing environments.
• Manufacturing environments may include process manufacturing equipment and heavy industrial vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to sit for up to 4 hours.

Travel

• Less than 15%