Manager, Talent Acquisition and Retention

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

The Manager, Talent Acquisition & Retention will drive programs to improve employee experience, belonging, engagement and ultimately retention across the organization as Gorbel® strives to be an Employer of Choice. Directly manages and coaches Staffing Specialist Team.

Specific Duties

Talent Acquisition:

• Develops and establishes recruitment strategies, processes, procedures, and recognition programs while managing Gorbel’s recruitment services across US locations.
• Serve as an advisor and functional expert to Hiring Managers regarding talent acquisition and creating recruitment strategies for openings in difficult to fill areas.
• Lead for reporting employment metrics, affirmative action reporting, recruiting forecast and strategies.
• Serves as the Workday Recruitment Administrator and a member of the Workday Governance Committee.
• As an Administrator of the Workday HCM system, ensure that the Workday applicant tracking system is properly maintained, evaluating ways to optimize the Workday system to increase efficiencies and user adoption.
• Ensure consistent, professional, personable, and timely communication is maintained with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop training on hiring best practices, including mitigating biases for hiring, for hiring managers and interviewers.
• Primary point of contact for vendors that support recruitment and onboarding.
• Directly manages and coaches the Staffing Specialist Team.
• Implements talent programs, such as internships and referral programs to cultivate a robust talent pipeline.
• Supports and participants in events that create visibility of Gorbel’s Employer Brand in the community.
• Creates and manages the recruitment budget.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Retention

• Accesses feedback given by employees during exit interviews and employee engagement surveys, for trends and document the motivating factors for candidates in the hiring process to make informed recommendations for activities to improve employee relations and satisfaction.
• Responsible to execute and report out Turnover analysis for the organization.
• Strategize with hiring managers on retention plans
• Referencing Gorbel’ s Employer Brand Strategy as a guide, create collateral to share with internal staff and prospective candidates
• Perform other related duties and various special projects as required and assigned.
  
  

Required

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years Human Resource experience, including supervisory experience.
• Current knowledge of applicable governmental regulations.
• Vision-setting to strategize recruitment and retention initiative.
• Problem-solving skills, interested in taking on challenges and creating solutions for recruitment and retention
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, seeing challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encourages continuous individual, cross-departmental, and group learning.
• Understands the value and importance of best practices in recruitment and retention and is committed to continued growth in this area.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications essential (Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills)
• Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written)
• Independent judgment and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Travel requirement: 5% required
  
  

Preferred

• Prior experience with WorkDay reporting, developing and monitoring HR metrics
• Experience with effective use of Social Media tools
• Prior experience with salary grades/compensation structures helpful
• PHR or SPHR certification
  
  

Core Competencies To Be Successful

• The ability to give effective, and timely, feedback
• Interpersonal/Influence/Negotiation skills
• Business Acumen
• Integrity and trust
• Action Orientation; Follow Through
• Emotional capacity
• Customer/Quality focus
• Effective Presentation/Communication skills
  
  

Work Environment

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
• Primary work environment is professional corporate office
• Ability to travel commercially and internationally.
  
  

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A Reasonable Estimate Of The Current Range Is

Min $104,440.00 - Max 156,660.00