Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Manager, Talent Acquisition Location: Fredericksburg, PA Department: Human Resources – Talent & Organizational Development Reports To: Sr. Manager, Talent & Organizational Development POSITION SUMMARY The Manager, Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of Bell & Evans’ enterprise-wide recruiting strategy.

This role is responsible for building scalable, data-driven talent acquisition processes that support hourly, professional, and leadership hiring across all operations. The Manager serves as both a strategic partner and operational leader, ensuring alignment with workforce planning, employer branding, and organizational growth initiatives while leading and developing a team of recruiters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and plant expansion Partner with HRBPs and leadership to forecast workforce needs and hiring plans Establish recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, retention, etc.) and track performance Build proactive pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles (e.g., maintenance, operations leadership)
2. Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership Oversee full-cycle recruiting across hourly, salaried, and leadership roles Ensure consistent, structured interviews and selection processes across all functions Drive improvements in candidate experience and hiring manager effectiveness
3. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team (Recruiters + TA Admin) Establish performance expectations, metrics, and development plans Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and capability-building initiatives
4. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing Develop and execute employer branding strategy in partnership with Marketing Oversee social media, job postings, and recruitment campaigns Enhance Bell & Evans’ reputation as an employer of choice in manufacturing
5. Process Improvement & Technology Standardize recruiting processes, workflows, and documentation Optimize ATS and recruiting tools for efficiency and reporting Implement best practices in compliance, documentation, and selection processes
6. Early Career & Pipeline Programs Oversee early career and Co-Op programs Build partnerships with schools, trade programs, and community organizations Develop structured onboarding and conversion strategies for Co-Op students
7. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies Maintain audit-ready recruiting documentation and processes Partner with HR and legal on hiring-related risk mitigation SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly manages Talent Acquisition Specialists and support staff Responsible for team performance, hiring, coaching, and development QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (preferred) 5–8+ years of recruiting experience, including leadership responsibility Experience in high-volume and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred Skills & Competencies Strong business partnership and influencing skills Data-driven decision making and analytics capability Experience building recruiting processes and infrastructure Strong communication and leadership presence WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Combination of office and plant environment Occasional travel between facilities Physical requirements consistent with standard HR leadership roles