Job Title:
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Location:
Fredericksburg, PA
Department:
Human Resources - Talent & Organizational Development
Reports To:
Sr. Manager, Talent & Organizational Development
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager, Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of Bell & Evans' enterprise-wide recruiting strategy. This role is responsible for building scalable, data-driven talent acquisition processes that support hourly, professional, and leadership hiring across all operations.
The Manager serves as both a strategic partner and operational leader, ensuring alignment with workforce planning, employer branding, and organizational growth initiatives while leading and developing a team of recruiters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and plant expansion
- Partner with HRBPs and leadership to forecast workforce needs and hiring plans
- Establish recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, retention, etc.) and track performance
- Build proactive pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles (e.g., maintenance, operations leadership)
- Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership
- Oversee full-cycle recruiting across hourly, salaried, and leadership roles
- Ensure consistent, structured interviews and selection processes across all functions
- Drive improvements in candidate experience and hiring manager effectiveness
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team (Recruiters + TA Admin)
- Establish performance expectations, metrics, and development plans
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and capability-building initiatives
- Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
- Develop and execute employer branding strategy in partnership with Marketing
- Oversee social media, job postings, and recruitment campaigns
- Enhance Bell & Evans' reputation as an employer of choice in manufacturing
- Process Improvement & Technology
- Standardize recruiting processes, workflows, and documentation
- Optimize ATS and recruiting tools for efficiency and reporting
- Implement best practices in compliance, documentation, and selection processes
- Early Career & Pipeline Programs
- Oversee early career and Co-Op programs
- Build partnerships with schools, trade programs, and community organizations
- Develop structured onboarding and conversion strategies for Co-Op students
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
- Maintain audit-ready recruiting documentation and processes
- Partner with HR and legal on hiring-related risk mitigation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly manages Talent Acquisition Specialists and support staff
- Responsible for team performance, hiring, coaching, and development
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 5-8+ years of recruiting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Experience in high-volume and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong business partnership and influencing skills
- Data-driven decision making and analytics capability
- Experience building recruiting processes and infrastructure
- Strong communication and leadership presence
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Combination of office and plant environment
- Occasional travel between facilities
- Physical requirements consistent with standard HR leadership roles