Talent Acquisition Partner – Skilled Trades

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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Talent Acquisition Partner – Skilled Trades   

ROLE:

The Talent Acquisition Partner – Skilled Trades serves as a strategic enterprise talent advisor responsible for scaling recruiting capabilities, influencing workforce decisions, and driving long-term talent outcomes across Waupaca Foundry. This role partners with senior leaders, HR, and operational stakeholders to develop workforce planning strategies, talent pipelines, and recruiting initiatives that support current and future business needs. Beyond individual requisition ownership, this position focuses on enterprise impact through talent intelligence, workforce development partnerships, process improvement, employer branding, and mentoring others within the Talent Acquisition function.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead enterprise-wide recruiting strategies for critical, technical, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions.

• Partner with business leaders to develop workforce plans aligned to short- and long-term business objectives.

• Provide labor market intelligence, talent insights, and recruiting recommendations to leadership teams.

• Build and maintain strategic talent pipelines to support future workforce demands.

• Develop and manage partnerships with technical schools, colleges, universities, workforce boards, and industry organizations.

• Lead employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen Waupaca Foundry's employment brand.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts within recruiting processes, candidate experience, and hiring manager experience.

• Identify recruiting trends, workforce risks, and opportunities through data analysis and talent intelligence.

• Lead enterprise recruiting projects and strategic talent initiatives.

• Represent Waupaca Foundry at industry, educational, and community events.

• Partner with HR and operational leaders on succession planning, workforce development, and talent pipeline strategies.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Scope & Accountability:

• Enterprise-wide influence across multiple business units, functions, and locations.

• Owns talent pipeline strategies, workforce partnerships, and recruiting initiatives that impact organizational performance.

• Provides thought leadership and strategic recommendations to HR and business leaders.

• Leads complex recruiting projects and enterprise-wide talent initiatives.

• Serves as a mentor and internal consultant to recruiters and hiring leaders.

  Core Competencies:

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Business Acumen

  • Influence

  • Consultative Partnership

  • Workforce Planning

  • Relationship Building

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Change Leadership

  • Talent Intelligence

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5 years of progressive recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or talent management experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, engineering, or professional recruiting preferred.
• Demonstrated success influencing leaders and driving talent-related business outcomes.
• Experience leading projects, partnerships, or strategic recruiting initiatives.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.