Talent Acquisition Manager

MPS Group, Inc., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team at our Headquarters located in Farmington Hills, Mi. This individual is responsible for developing and executing effective hiring strategies, managing the full-cycle recruitment process, leading the recruiting team, and partnering closely with hiring managers to secure top-tier talent in a timely manner. The Talent Acquisition Manager will also own the onboarding function, oversee two HR Coordinators, and lead key early career programs including internships. This is a hands-on leadership role, with the Talent Acquisition Manager directly managing and filling requisitions in addition to leading the recruiting and onboarding functions. Responsibilities and Job Duties: * Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent and support both immediate hiring needs and long-term organizational goals. * Actively manage and execute full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, serving as a hands-on recruiter while also leading the overall talent acquisition function. * Lead, mentor, and develop the recruiting function, providing coaching and direction to drive performance, accountability, and operational excellence. * Manage and support the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing and screening through interviewing, selection and onboarding. * Provide direct oversight of one Recruiter and two HR Coordinators, ensuring alignment, productivity, continuous development, and clear role ownership across recruiting and onboarding functions. * Ensure recruitment targets are met while delivering seamless, timely, and high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers. * Own and manage the company-wide onboarding process to ensure compliance, consistency, and an engaging new-hire experience. * Provide direct leadership, guidance, and day-to-day oversight to two HR Coordinators responsible for onboarding administration, HRIS data entry, compliance documentation, and employee communications. * Establish clear expectations, workflows, service-level standards, and accountability for onboarding-related activities, including pre-boarding, background checks, I-9/E-Verify completion, HRIS accuracy, and file management. * Partner closely with HR Coordinators to ensure all onboarding documentation, checklists, and processes remain up to date, audit-ready, and compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws. * Coach and develop HR Coordinators by providing ongoing feedback, training, and support to strengthen attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer service to employees and managers. * Monitor onboarding volume, timelines, and quality to ensure new hires and hiring managers receive timely communication and high-touch experience. * Act as the escalation point for complex onboarding issues, compliance concerns, or employee experience challenges, ensuring swift resolution. * Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding workflows, tools, and systems (including HRIS and ATS integrations) to drive efficiency, accuracy, and positive employee experience. * Collaborate with cross-functional partners (HR, Payroll, IT, Hiring Managers) to ensure seamless coordination of all onboarding requirements. * Set expectations that employee and manager inquiries related to onboarding are handled promptly, professionally, and within established response-time standards. * Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and team dynamics. * Develop tailored recruitment strategies to meet departmental and organizational goals. * Conduct candidate evaluations, interviews, and reference checks. * Provide timely, constructive feedback to hiring managers and candidates throughout the hiring process. * Draft compelling job postings and manage distribution across job boards and social platforms. * Ensure consistent employer brand representation and recommend enhancements to improve the careers website and overall employer brand visibility. * Monitor, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. * Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership. * Lead or support key initiatives such as internship programs, talent pipelines, career pathways, and recruitment-related events. * Ensure alignment with broader organizational talent strategies. * Directly manage and run the company's internship program, ensuring quality, structure, and alignment with early-career talent objectives. * Manage and optimize the Paycor Recruiting system to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience. * Represent the organization at job fairs, career expos, campus events, and networking opportunities. * Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of all recruitment and onboarding activities in accordance with company policies and employment laws. Requirements and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within talent acquisition. * Demonstrated experience successfully balancing hands-on recruiting responsibilities with team leadership and strategic oversight. * Experience with Paycor Recruiting or similar ATS platforms. * Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment laws. * Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. * Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching and developing recruiting teams. * Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. * Familiarity with professional networks for sourcing talent. * Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Created: 2026-04-02