Talent Acquisition Manager

Our client is a global industrial materials company operating across manufacturing, mining, and heavy industry. The organization supplies critical materials to fast-growing end markets including energy, automotive, construction, consumer products, and renewables. With operations spanning North America, EMEA, South America, and Africa, the company operates in a complex, international environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic, adaptable, and hands-on Manager, Talent Acquisition to strengthen internal recruiting capabilities and support growing operations across the US and Canada. This role will own the full talent acquisition lifecycle and act as a trusted partner to hiring managers and candidates.

The position operates as a true generalist role, combining employer branding, sourcing, delivery, and onboarding, while partnering closely with the People & Culture (P&C) organization to help build a world-class Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence. Role is based in Charlotte with hybrid working setup.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Leadership & Delivery

• Own and oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring delivery of high-quality and diverse talent pipelines.
• Establish recruitment goals, metrics, and reporting to measure hiring effectiveness.
• Manage and mentor recruiting resources, ensuring alignment with best practices and company standards.
• Ensure recruiting compliance across regions including the US, Canada, EMEA, South Africa, Argentina, and other emerging markets.

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders and P&C teams to understand workforce needs and forecast future talent demand.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.

Employer Branding & Attraction

• Develop and promote the companys People Value Proposition to attract top-tier talent.
• Create compelling, search-optimized job descriptions and manage job postings across relevant platforms.

Sourcing, Screening & Interviewing

• Build and maintain talent pipelines through job boards, social platforms, networking, and targeted sourcing.
• Conduct initial screenings and partner with hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process.
• Coordinate interview logistics, feedback, and decision-making.

Candidate Experience & Onboarding

• Ensure a professional, consistent, and positive candidate experience end-to-end.
• Partner with P&C, IT, and site leadership to support smooth onboarding and integration of new hires.

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including references, background screenings, and offer documentation.
• Provide regular recruitment updates to P&C leadership and business stakeholders.

Visa & Mobility Support

• Partner with Legal, P&C, and Operations on visa and work authorization needs for current and future employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of P&C North America.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Proven experience leading full-cycle recruiting across manufacturing, mining, or heavy industrial environments, including production, engineering, and corporate roles.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing recruiting processes using technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Bachelors degree
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, heavy industrial, or energy sectors strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Strong sourcing capability, including passive candidate engagement.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed is required.

Preferred Attributes

• Integrity: High ethical standards and strong confidentiality practices.
• Communication: Ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels, from shop floor to executive leadership.
• Global Mindset: Comfort working within an international, matrixed organization.
• Agility: Willingness to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
• Proactivity: Continuous improvement mindset with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Organization: Strong planning, reporting, and follow-through skills.