Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Ideal Partners Staffing is recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing organization in the Alvarado area seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and execute full-cycle recruiting activities.

This position will partner closely with Human Resources and Operations leadership to develop recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines, support workforce planning, and ensure the organization attracts and hires qualified talent. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and will take a hands-on approach to recruiting and candidate engagement.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will manage recruiting efforts for both hourly and salaried positions while maintaining a strong candidate experience and working closely with hiring managers throughout the process.

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate selection, and offer management for hourly and salaried positions.
• Partner with Operations and Human Resources leadership to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies aligned with business demands.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines for critical and high-volume positions.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, priorities, and candidate needs.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assessments and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Track recruiting activity and metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline activity, quality of hire, and offer acceptance rates.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and workforce trends and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate onboarding activities in partnership with Human Resources, Training, and Operations.
• Support employer branding and recruiting visibility through LinkedIn, job boards, community outreach, and other talent platforms.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external recruiting sources, staffing agencies, community organizations, and other talent partners as needed.
• Participate in workforce planning discussions and hiring forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager engagement.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Participate in community and recruiting events designed to attract qualified candidates.
• Contribute to Human Resources projects and initiatives related to talent acquisition and workforce development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience managing full-cycle recruiting activities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, operations, or similar environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with leadership.
• Results-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, Microsoft Office, and other standard recruiting tools.

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office and manufacturing environment. The role may require regular interaction with operational teams and movement throughout the facility to support recruiting and workforce needs.

The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and may involve occasional movement throughout the workplace, including navigating stairs and moving light objects. Reasonable accommodations may be provided where appropriate.

• Work Location: In person