Talent Acquisition Manager

ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Manager to support a fast-paced Human Resources organization within a dynamic corporate environment in Waukesha, WI. This role is ideal for a strategic and hands-on talent acquisition leader who thrives in a high-growth environment and enjoys driving recruiting operations, talent strategy, and process optimization initiatives.The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead day-to-day recruiting operations while partnering closely with business leaders to align hiring strategies with workforce needs and organizational priorities. This individual will oversee a team of recruiters, support high-impact hiring initiatives, enhance recruiting processes and technology, and help drive operational excellence across the talent acquisition function.Job Description:Team Leadership & Recruiting Operations• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals• Manage daily recruiting operations, recruiter workloads, and team performance• Provide hands-on support for full-cycle recruiting efforts, including high-priority and hard-to-fill positions• Ensure recruiting processes are consistent, compliant, and focused on delivering a positive candidate experienceTalent Strategy & Workforce Planning• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities• Serve as a strategic advisor on market trends, hiring risks, and long-term talent planning• Support development and execution of recruiting strategies and hiring forecasts• Manage and promote internal mobility initiatives and equitable hiring practicesProcess Optimization & Systems Management• Maintain and improve recruitment workflows, interview processes, and operational efficiencies• Manage Applicant Tracking System (ATS) functionality and ensure data integrity• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and scalable recruiting solutions• Implement operational best practices to improve efficiency and candidate experienceRecruiting Analytics & Compliance• Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics and operational performance• Ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, ADA, and applicable employment laws and regulations• Audit hiring processes to mitigate compliance and legal risks• Train hiring managers on compliant interviewing and fair hiring practicesEmployer Branding & Talent Marketing• Partner with HR and Marketing teams to support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives• Help develop and promote a compelling employer value proposition across recruiting channels• Support hiring events, talent campaigns, and external recruiting partnershipsVendor & Stakeholder Management• Manage relationships with recruiting vendors, job boards, contract recruiters, and external resources• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, leadership, and hiring managers to support hiring goals• Lead high-impact recruiting searches and strategic talent initiativesMust Have Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field• 7+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role• Strong understanding of recruiting operations, talent strategy, and modern recruiting tools• Experience leading recruiting teams in fast-paced or high-volume environments• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)• Ability to travel occasionally for hiring events and business needsNice to Have Qualifications:• Experience leading recruiting transformation or process improvement initiatives• Background supporting multi-site or manufacturing organizations• Experience with recruiting analytics, dashboards, and workforce planning• Familiarity with employer branding or talent marketing strategies• Experience managing remote or distributed recruiting teams

Created: 2026-05-17