Talent Acquisition Manager

About the job

One of our clients in the Kansas City, MO area is looking to add a Talent Acquisition Manager to their team. This individual will oversee the full-cycle recruiting process within an assigned area of the business, working closely with candidates, hiring managers, and internal teams to attract and secure top talent. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, highly organized, and skilled at building relationships while ensuring hiring efforts align with the organization’s goals and culture. This role offers a high level of autonomy, with the opportunity to take ownership of recruiting initiatives and play a key role in hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of positions across assigned business areas.
• Partner with HR, hiring managers, and leadership to align recruiting efforts with business goals.
• Lead candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and selection processes.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications and recommend top talent for open positions.
• Promote company culture, benefits, and career opportunities to attract qualified candidates.
• Advise hiring teams on recruiting best practices and hiring decisions.
• Execute talent acquisition strategies to support organizational hiring needs.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and labor market conditions.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders to improve recruiting processes and effectiveness.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and talent pipelines to support future hiring needs.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, processes, and best practices.
• Ability to provide guidance and influence hiring decisions.
• Proven ability to engage candidates and promote career opportunities.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across all levels of an organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent management required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Successful completion of required company training and role-specific professional development within established timeframes.